FL S0310

Creates section 908.112, Florida Statutes, establishing a U-visa certification policy requiring state and local certifying officials to complete Form I-918 Supplement B for victims of qualifying crimes who have been helpful or are likely to be helpful in criminal investigations or prosecutions

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that victims are helpful if they have not refused or failed to provide reasonably requested information to law enforcement

Requires certifying agencies to grant or deny certification requests within 90 days, or within 14 days if the victim is in removal proceedings; allows applicants to petition circuit court for review if deadlines are missed or certification is denied

Prohibits certifying officials from disclosing immigration status of victims or certification requesters, and provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for good faith certification decisions

Mandates annual reporting to the Legislature and Governor beginning January 15, 2027, on the number of certification requests received, granted, denied, and pending