Illegal aliens; employment thereof, cause of action. (SB629)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Employment of illegal aliens; cause of action. Provides that a business has a cause of action against any other entity in the same business if the other entity employs or employed persons it knew or should have known were illegal aliens who are ineligible for employment in the United States. In addition to economic damages, the plaintiff may recover $500 for each such illegal alien employed by the defendant. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/16/2006Presented and ordered printed 064873720
01/16/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/30/2006Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 2-N)