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FL S0168

Bill

Status

Passed

6/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 908, Florida Statutes, prohibiting state entities, local governments, and law enforcement agencies from adopting "sanctuary policies" that impede cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to comply with immigration detainers issued by federal agencies when supported by probable cause documentation and an arrest or removal warrant

  • Mandates county correctional facilities enter agreements with federal immigration agencies for housing persons subject to immigration detainers and receiving reimbursement for associated costs

  • Provides exceptions for crime victims and witnesses who cooperate with investigations, and for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and other specified serious crimes

  • Authorizes the Governor and Attorney General to take legal action against local governments and officials who violate the law, with courts required to enjoin unlawful sanctuary policies

Legislative Description

Federal Immigration Enforcement

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-102

6/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2019
Infrastructure and Security2/22/2019
Judiciary1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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