Why 4/5: Establishes new employer prohibitions and substantial civil penalties for violations related to employee immigration status and wage laws.
This bill introduces civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first violation, increasing to $12,000 for subsequent violations, for employers who use immigration status to coerce employees regarding wage laws. It prohibits employers from threatening or coercing employees based on their immigration status to avoid paying minimum wage or other required wages, allowing employees to file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
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Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to
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Floor offered Senator Surovell Amendment
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Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Amendment adopted
Senator Surovell Amendment agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
Senate substitute with amendment agreed to by House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB675ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB675)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House