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FL H4059
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Tobia
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AI Summary
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Repeals the provision in Florida Statutes section 454.021 that allowed the Florida Supreme Court to admit unauthorized immigrants to the state bar
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Eliminates the pathway that previously permitted bar admission for unauthorized immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as minors, had been present for more than 10 years, and obtained USCIS employment authorization
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Removes requirements that such applicants have a social security number and Selective Service registration (if male) as conditions for bar admission
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Admission to Practice Law
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/15/2016
Full Bill Text
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