Bill > H0071

This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes (Section 45.022) that prohibits unauthorized aliens from filing civil lawsuits in Florida courts. The bill defines an "unauthorized alien" as a person who is unlawfully present in the United States according to the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, and specifies that this definition should be interpreted consistently with federal immigration statutes, rules, and regulations. Specifically, the legislation completely bars any person deemed to be an unauthorized alien from initiating a civil action in Florida's court system. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which provides time for potential legal challenges and implementation preparation. By preventing unauthorized aliens from accessing the state's civil court system, the bill appears to be designed to limit legal recourse for individuals without documented immigration status, potentially impacting their ability to seek judicial remedies for various civil disputes.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/71