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Iowa Public Workers Face Mandatory E‑Verify Checks Under New Law

Jul 24, 2026 | Hiring Legal Compliance, Immigration Issues

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law expanding citizenship and work-authorization verification requirements for state employment and professional licensing. The measure requires state agencies, schools, and licensing boards to use federal databases, including E-Verify and SAVE, to confirm eligibility for new hires and license applicants. The law also criminalizes using a false Social Security number to obtain employment and adds other immigration-related verification measures affecting voting registration and legal status checks.

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