Immigration (Enforcement)

died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1542: Immigration

Immigration; Revising the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Economic Accountability and Transparency within the Department of Commerce; revising penalties, including suspension and revocation of certain licenses and the imposition of fines, for violating provisions related to employing unauthorized aliens; requiring that such fines be deposited into a specified trust fund; requiring that all private employers, rather than only those employing a specified number or more of employees, use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility, etc.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill revises penalties for employers hiring unauthorized aliens, strengthening enforcement against unauthorized employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 708: State Immigration Enforcement Action Database

State Immigration Enforcement Action Database; Requiring the State Board of Immigration Enforcement to create and administer the State Immigration Enforcement Action Database; requiring that the database be accessible through a publicly available website and be searchable; requiring law enforcement agencies and entities contracting for private correctional services in this state to submit to the board specified information within a specified timeframe after detaining or arresting a person for specified reasons, etc.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates public database of immigration detentions/arrests, requiring law enforcement to submit data. Strengthens state immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 229: Violation of State Immigration Law

Violation of State Immigration Law ; Requires FDLE to impose fine for certain violations; requires moneys be used for specified purpose; defines "unauthorized alien"; authorizes department to develop program to compensate certain persons; provides requirements to receive compensation; defines "unauthorized alien"; creates cause of action against certain local governmental entities & law enforcement agencies; requires plaintiff to prove certain elements by preponderance of evidence; provides that state waives sovereign immunity for liability in certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes immigration violations with fines and creates legal actions against local law enforcement, expanding criminalization rather than advancing reform or protecting rights.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill imposes fines for immigration violations, defines 'unauthorized alien,' increases state enforcement, and creates legal actions against non-compliant local entities, aligning with restriction/enforcement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 86: Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens

Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens; Declaring the policy of the state with respect to the operation of commercial motor vehicles by unauthorized aliens; requiring sworn law enforcement officers with certain authority to take into custody persons determined to be unauthorized aliens operating commercial motor vehicles and facilitate the transfer of such persons into the custody of a federal immigration agency; requiring the impoundment and removal of a commercial motor vehicle under certain circumstances; providing that motor carriers are liable for certain civil penalties, etc.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates law enforcement to detain unauthorized aliens operating commercial vehicles and transfer to federal immigration agencies, increasing state enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 304: Violations of State Immigration Laws

Violations of State Immigration Laws; Requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a fine for certain violations; requiring the department to use the moneys collected from such fines to provide compensation to victims harmed by unauthorized aliens; requiring the department to develop a program to compensate residents who have suffered harm caused by unauthorized aliens; creating a cause of action against certain local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies under certain circumstances, etc.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes fines for immigration violations, expanding criminalization of unauthorized alien activities under 'crimes' subject, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates fines for immigration law violations, funds victim compensation for harm by unauthorized aliens, and requires enforcement, increasing state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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