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FL H0245
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Baker
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AI Summary
- Every law enforcement agency operating a detention facility in Florida must enter into a written 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by January 1, 2026
- The 287(g) program, established under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1357), allows designated local law enforcement officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions
- Agencies are not required to participate in any particular 287(g) program model, providing flexibility in how they structure their agreement with ICE
- Law enforcement agencies operating detention facilities that are not in compliance must report quarterly to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on the status of the required agreement and any reasons for noncompliance
- The reporting requirement is expanded from "county" detention facilities to all detention facilities, and the act takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Immigration Enforcement Assistance Agreements
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
2/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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