Employees whose primary job function is to provide for the custody, safety, and security of adult persons in state correctional facilities or local jails must be a citizen of the United States or a person who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
This section shall be interpreted and applied consistent with federal law and regulations. This section shall not be construed to permit an employer to override or bypass work authorization requirements stated in section 274a.2 of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
[ 2026 c 103 s 2.]
Notes:
Retroactive application—2026 c 103 ss 2, 4, and 6: "Sections 2, 4, and 6 apply retroactively to individuals who are employed on and after the effective date of this act." [ 2026 c 103 s 8.]
Effective date—2026 c 103: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately." [ 2026 c 103 s 9.]