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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to violation of state immigration law; amending s. 908.11, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a fine for certain violations; requiring the moneys be used for a specified purpose; creating s. 908.13, F.S., defining the term "unauthorized alien"; authorizing the department to develop a program to compensate certain persons; providing requirements to receive compensation; requiring the department to develop rules; creating s. 908.14, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"; creating a cause of action against certain local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies; requiring the plaintiff to prove certain elements by a preponderance of the evidence; providing that the state waives sovereign immunity for liability in certain circumstances; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new provisions related to immigration enforcement and victim compensation in Florida. It requires the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a $10,000 fine for violations of immigration enforcement agreements, with those funds to be used for compensating victims of unauthorized aliens. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" and creates a compensation program for residents who have suffered harm caused by such individuals, with eligibility contingent on the harm occurring in Florida after July 1, 2025, and providing evidence that an unauthorized alien materially contributed to the harm. Additionally, the bill establishes a cause of action for the estate of a person killed by an unauthorized alien, allowing lawsuits against local government entities or law enforcement agencies with "sanctuary policies" or those that fail to comply with immigration enforcement requirements. The bill waives sovereign immunity for such tort actions, meaning government entities can be held liable in these specific circumstances. This legislation appears to be aimed at increasing accountability and providing recourse for victims in cases involving unauthorized aliens, with specific legal mechanisms to address perceived gaps in immigration enforcement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1491 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1491/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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