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FL S0086

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares operation of commercial motor vehicles by unauthorized aliens an "imminent safety hazard" and requires CMV operators to be lawfully present in the U.S., hold a valid driver license, and demonstrate English language proficiency

  • Requires law enforcement officers with 287(g) immigration authority to take unauthorized aliens operating commercial vehicles into custody and transfer them to federal immigration agencies

  • Mandates impoundment of commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, with vehicles held until a $50,000 civil penalty is paid or bond posted plus towing and storage costs

  • Authorizes the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement to issue out-of-service orders and $50,000 penalties against motor carriers found to have employed unauthorized aliens as drivers within the past 12 months

  • Directs collected penalties to the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund for training and technology to enforce the new requirements, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens

Last Action

In Messages

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/12/2026
Criminal Justice1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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