New Hampshire

States are increasingly considering laws establishing employment eligibility verification requirements. In New Hampshire, one such bill has been enacted. Though the demand for quick action that compels New Hampshire lawmakers and their colleagues across the nation is understandable, creating a patchwork of uncoordinated verification systems undermines the efficacy of existing and potential federal approaches.

Immigration and Employment Verification

Enacted Legislation

HB 1278: Final version (May 19, 2006) amends RSA 275-A: 5 regarding penalties by increasing fines from $1,000 to $2,500 for each day of noncompliance.  RSA 275-A: 4 prohibits businesses from employing workers who are not in possession of Form I-151, the Alien Registration Receipt Card or any other work authorization document issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service or the Attorney General.  A violation of § 275-A: 4 (employing an undocumented worker) is now punishable by a fine of $2,500 for each day of non-compliance.