FL H0197

Expands mandatory E-Verify requirements to all private employers in Florida, removing the previous threshold that only applied to employers with 25 or more employees

Public agencies must continue using E-Verify to verify new employees' employment eligibility

Employers must certify compliance with E-Verify requirements on their first tax return each calendar year when contributing to the state's unemployment compensation or reemployment assistance system

Effective date: July 1, 2026