FL S1718

Counties and municipalities prohibited from providing funds for identification documents to individuals without proof of lawful U.S. presence.

Out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants are invalid in Florida; law enforcement must cite drivers using such licenses.

Hospitals accepting Medicaid must collect patient immigration status data on admission forms and submit quarterly reports to the Agency for Health Care Administration; annual reports to Governor and Legislature required.

Employers must verify employment eligibility through E-Verify system within 3 business days of hire; public agencies and private employers with 25+ employees required to use E-Verify beginning July 1, 2023.

Employers knowingly employing unauthorized aliens face probation, license suspension or revocation, and repayment of economic development incentives; unauthorized aliens using false identification for employment commit third-degree felony; human smuggling penalties enhanced with increased felony levels for transporting minors.