Combatting Illegal Immigration

SB 10A would create the "Office of Secure Florida" within Florida's Department of Commerce to enforce two specific state laws: Florida's employment verification rules (E-Verify) and requirements for foreign-owned property purchases. The bill appropriates $1.7 million for the office to hire 10 staff for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to administer these enforcement duties. It directly affects employers using E-Verify and foreign individuals or entities buying property in Florida. The bill died in committee on January 27, 2025, and has not become law.