Violation of State Immigration Law
Summary
Violation of State Immigration Law; Requires FDLE to impose fine for certain violations; authorizes FDLE to develop program to compensate certain residents; provides requirements to receive compensation; requires FDLE to develop rules; 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.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Berny Jacques
RRepublican
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