House OKs penalties for illegal immigrant hires

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10:05 PM, Nov. 15, 2011

HARRISBURG, PA. — Pennsylvanians who knowingly hire illegal immigrants would lose their professional licenses under a bill passed by the state House of Representatives.

The House approved the measure Tuesday night.

The proposal, part of a package of bills that target illegal immigration, would cover anyone licensed by the Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs. Its penalties would apply to first-offense violations.

Opponents said passage of the bill is premature and that broader-ranging bills in the package should be considered first.

House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, urged members to pass the measure.

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