Newport News, VA Immigration Policy: E-Verify Mandates (2026)

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Virginia state rule: Newport News does not have a local ordinance for e-verify mandates. This topic is governed by Virginia state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

Code 40.1-11.2 requires every Virginia state agency and any employer with more than an enumerated workforce performing public contracts over $50,000 to enroll in and use the federal E-Verify program for new hires.

Full Breakdown

Virginia Code 40.1-11.2 requires every state agency to enroll in the federal E-Verify program and to use it to verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Contractors with more than 50 employees that enter into contracts of more than $50,000 with state agencies must also enroll in E-Verify and use it for newly hired employees performing work under the contract. Code 2.2-4308.2 reinforces this by allowing debarment of contractors who knowingly employ unauthorized workers. The mandate operates statewide and applies uniformly to public contracting; private employers outside this scope are not required to participate.

Violations & Fines

Failure to enroll in or use E-Verify as required can result in debarment from public contracting under Code 2.2-4308.2, contract termination, and ineligibility to bid on future state contracts. Knowingly employing unauthorized workers may also trigger federal civil and criminal exposure.

Newport News, VA Immigration Policy: E-Verify Mandates (2026)

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