SF 2218: A bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions.
SF 2218 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and inno...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for stricter enforcement of existing labor and identification laws.
Risks
- High administrative burden and potential labor shortages in sectors reliant on immigrant labor.
- Significant compliance costs for employers and licensing boards.
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced screening for licensure and employment eligibility.
- Alignment of state/local policy with federal immigration verification tools.
Risks
- Potential for discrimination or procedural errors affecting legal residents and citizens.
- Heightened risk of detention and deportation for vulnerable populations.
- Concerns regarding due process in administrative appeals.
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Potential for significant due process risks if individuals lack adequate documentation to challenge incorrect verification results within the short 10-day appeal window.
Full impact depends on the accuracy and error rates of federal databases like E-Verify and SAVE.
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