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FL H0173

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Polo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 901.015 to prohibit law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, and specified officers from complying with immigration detainers or nonjudicial immigration warrants unless presented with a federal warrant or court order.

  • Prohibits stops, arrests, searches, detentions, or continued detentions of individuals solely based on citizenship or immigration status.

  • Provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for agencies and officers acting in good faith under this section, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.

  • Requires all law enforcement agencies and correctional institutions to provide guidance and support to their officers by October 1, 2020, to ensure compliance with the new restrictions.

  • Repeals Chapter 908, Florida Statutes, relating to federal immigration enforcement, effective July 1, 2020; section 901.015 effective October 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Nonenforcement of Immigration Detainers and Nonjudicial Immigration Warrants

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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