H4797

New Employee Verification Requirements

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4797 amends employment eligibility verification requirements for private employers.

South Carolina H4797 modifies the employment eligibility verification process for private employers. It mandates that private employers verify the work authorization of new employees using the E-Verify or SAVE federal programs, or other approved programs. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce evaluates and approves work authorization programs, providing employers with a list of approved options. Non-compliance results in license violations. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled