Florida Workforce and Public Safety Cooperation Act

Status: HopperState: FloridaIssue: Immigration

Summary

This bill would push Florida police, jails, and employers to cooperate more closely with federal immigration enforcement by honoring lawful detainer requests when possible and requiring E-Verify for many employers. It also adds audits, penalties, possible license suspensions for repeated knowing violations, and implementation rules framed around public safety and lawful employment.

Full text

A bill to require all state and local law enforcement agencies and detention facilities in Florida to use best efforts to cooperate with lawful federal immigration detainer requests and information-sharing requirements, except where prohibited by federal or state court order; to require private employers with 25 or more employees and all public employers to verify the work eligibility of new hires through the federal E-Verify system; to provide for state audits, civil penalties, and suspension of certain state licenses for repeated knowing violations; and to direct the relevant state agencies to adopt rules, training, and reporting standards to implement this act in a manner that protects public safety, promotes lawful employment, and safeguards Florida workers.

Sponsor

Samuel SharpRepublican Party

Cosponsors

None yet

Debate

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