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HB 229 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Violation of State Immigration Law

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ 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
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Oct 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Berny Jacques
Berny Jacques
RRepublican
FL
59
Co
Photo of Webster Barnaby
Webster Barnaby
RRepublican
FL
29