SB0087

E-Verify requirements for public works projects.

Chamber Passed·1/29/26

Indiana SB0087 mandates E-Verify verification for all contractors on public works projects.

Indiana SB0087 amends the Indiana Code to require public contracts for services related to public works projects to include provisions mandating contractors and subcontractors to verify the work eligibility of all employees through the E-Verify program. Contractors must provide the E-Verify case verification number for each employee before they begin work on the project. The bill also prohibits contractors who knowingly or intentionally fail to comply from working on public works projects for a period of twelve months. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 48–0 · Jan 29
Current
Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

48 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 14

9:30 AM

Senate Pensions and Labor Hearing

Jan 7

9:30 AM

Senate Pensions and Labor Hearing

History

Feb 2

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

Jan 29

Senate

Referred to the House

Jan 28

Senate

Senator Rogers added as coauthor