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Introduced
10/21/2025
10/21/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to violation of state immigration law; providing a short title; 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. 908.14, 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. 908.15, 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, named the "Shane Jones Act," introduces several new provisions related to immigration enforcement and victim compensation in Florida. The bill requires the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a $10,000 fine against law enforcement agencies that violate immigration enforcement assistance agreements, with collected funds to be used for compensating victims of unauthorized aliens. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" and creates a compensation program for Florida residents who have suffered harm caused by such individuals, with eligibility requirements including that the harmful act occurred in Florida after July 1, 2026, and can be proven by a preponderance of evidence. Additionally, the bill establishes a cause of action for the estate of a person killed by an unauthorized alien against local governmental entities or law enforcement agencies with sanctuary policies or those in violation of immigration cooperation agreements. The bill waives sovereign immunity for liability in these cases and provides that the state can be sued for damages. These provisions aim to strengthen immigration enforcement, provide recourse for victims, and incentivize local law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/229 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/229/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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