HB 226 requires employers to verify the lawful employment status of hires using the E-Verify system or Form I-9 documentation. The bill also includes penalties for businesses that fail to comply with the law. CPAC believes this legislation will protect American jobs from illegal immigrants, so it supports this bill. HB 226 was passed by the Montana House of Representatives in an 87-13 vote on February 4, 2025, and Governor Greg Gianforte signed the measure into law.