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H5279Introduced in the House

Penalties for Violating Employment Citizenship Requirements

IntroducedHouse Labor, Commerce and Industry

Introduced by Steven Long, District 37

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 41-8-50, Relating To Penalties For Private Employers That Violate Requirements Regarding Alien Work Authorization Program Requirements, So As To Increase Certain Penalties For Violations.

Where it stands

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

February 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced and read first time

  2. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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