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FL S0730
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Florida Trust Act" governing law enforcement response to federal immigration detention holds (ICE detainers)
- Allows law enforcement to detain individuals on immigration holds only if they have been convicted of a "serious offense" (as defined by specific Florida statutes) or are currently in custody for such a charge, and the detention complies with federal, state, or local law
- Prohibits law enforcement from detaining individuals on immigration holds after they become eligible for release from criminal custody unless both conditions above are met
- Defines "serious offense" to include offenses such as robbery, sexual battery, burglary, domestic violence, resisting arrest, and racketeering under specified Florida statutes or substantially similar offenses in other jurisdictions
- Takes effect July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Federal Immigration Detainer Requests
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/3/2013
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice2/13/2013
Full Bill Text
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