Florida House Bill 229
Session 2026
Violation of State Immigration Law
Active
Failed in House on Mar 13, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
229
State
Florida
Session
2026
House votes are unavailable for this bill.
Summary
Violation of State Immigration Law ; Requires FDLE to impose fine for certain violations; requires moneys be used for specified purpose; defines "unauthorized alien"; authorizes department to develop program to compensate certain persons; provides requirements to receive compensation; defines "unauthorized alien"; creates cause of action against certain local governmental entities & law enforcement agencies; requires plaintiff to prove certain elements by preponderance of evidence; provides that state waives sovereign immunity for liability in certain circumstances.
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03/13/2026
House
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
01/13/2026
House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
10/28/2025
House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
10/28/2025
House
Referred to Judiciary Committee
10/28/2025
House
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
10/28/2025
House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
10/21/2025
House
Filed
Sources
FL Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Nov 4, 2025 10:24:05 AM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 1:43:04 PM