HB536

Prohibit employing aliens not lawfully authorized to accept employment

Failed·5/20/25

Montana HB536 prohibits employing aliens not lawfully authorized to accept employment and mandates license revocation for violations.

Montana HB536 amends existing law to prohibit knowingly hiring, recruiting, referring, or employing aliens not lawfully authorized to accept employment. The bill mandates that a licensing authority implement the revocation or suspension of a license for violations. A person harmed by a violation may sue for relief, including statutory damages. The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Justice to enforce the provisions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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51 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 21, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Appropriation Bill Transmittal

Mar 27, 2025

House

(H) Revised Fiscal Note Printed