Bill > S1052

This bill modifies an existing law regarding legal practice licenses for individuals who are not U.S. citizens. Specifically, the bill states that licenses to practice law issued under a previously repealed statute will remain valid until November 1, 2028, but will be automatically revoked on that date unless the license holder provides valid proof of United States citizenship to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The legislation effectively gives current license holders who are not U.S. citizens a deadline to demonstrate their citizenship status or lose their ability to practice law in Florida. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a multi-year transition period for affected legal professionals to comply with the new citizenship requirement. This change appears to be part of a broader legislative effort to restrict legal practice to U.S. citizens in the state of Florida.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1052