Bill Summary

HB 1491 Violation of State Immigration Law (2025 Session)
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Sponsors
by Jacques
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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. Effective Date: July 1, 2025
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committees of reference
» H Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
   H Justice Budget Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
02/28/25
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Filed
03/05/25
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Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee; Justice Budget Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
03/05/25
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Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1491
Filed on 02/28/25
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
768.28
908.11
908.13
908.14
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