Relating to immigration-related practices; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

The Act says that data about a party's or a witness's immigration status may not be used in a civil case. The Act makes some exceptions. The Act makes it unlawful for employers to punish employees for taking certain actions after a lawful change in their work authorization documents. The Act makes changes to the definition of "profiling." The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Provides that evidence of a party's or a witness's immigration status is not admissible as evidence in a civil proceeding. Provides exceptions. Makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate, retaliate or take other adverse action against an employee because the employee updates, or attempts to update, the employee's personal information based on a lawful change to the employee's employment authorization documentation. Clarifies what actions constitute an unlawful practice. For purposes of law enforcement profiling requirements, modifies the definition of "profiling" to include immigration status. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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9 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 23

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 23

2:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 25

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 25

1:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session