SB0444

Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.

Introduced·6/25/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0444 mandates verification of legal U.S. residency for employees of public employers and contractors.

Michigan SB0444, the "public contract and employment eligibility verification act," requires public employers and contractors to verify the legal presence of their employees in the U.S. through the E-verify system. Public employers must register and participate in E-verify to verify new employees' documentation. Contractors must also register and participate in E-verify to verify their new employees' documentation. Employers must verify the status of individuals who have executed a form I-9 or an affidavit.

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History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Jim Runestad

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations