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FL H4059

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Tobia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the provision in Florida Statutes section 454.021 that allowed the Florida Supreme Court to admit unauthorized immigrants to the state bar

  • 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

  • Removes requirements that such applicants have a social security number and Selective Service registration (if male) as conditions for bar admission

  • 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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