Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H229: Violation of State Immigration Law
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act relating to violation of state immigration law; providing a short title; amending s. 908.11, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a fine for certain violations; requiring the moneys be used for a specified purpose; creating s. 908.14, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"; authorizing the department to develop a program to compensate certain persons; providing requirements to receive compensation; requiring the department to develop rules; creating s. 908.15, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"…
From the introduced text, October 21, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to violation of state immigration law; providing a short title; amending s. 908.11, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a fine for certain violations; requiring the moneys be used for a specified purpose; creating s. 908.14, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"; authorizing the department to develop a program to compensate certain persons; providing requirements to receive compensation; requiring the department to develop rules; creating s. 908.15, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"; creating a cause of action against certain local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies; requiring the plaintiff to prove certain elements by a preponderance of the evidence; providing that the state waives sovereign immunity for liability in certain circumstances; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. This act may be cited as the "Shane Jones Act." Section 2. Subsection (3) is added to section 908.11, Florida Statutes, to read: words underlined are additions. hb229-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 229 2026 908.11 Immigration enforcement assistance agreements; reporting requirement; penalty.-- (3) The Department of Law Enforcement shall impose a fine of $10,000 against a law enforcement agency for each violation of this section. The department shall use the …
Sponsors
- Jacques, Berny (R, HD-059) · primary sponsor
- Webster Barnaby (R, HD-027)
- Barnaby, Webster (R, HD-029)
Latest actions
- : Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Referred to Judiciary Committee
- : Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
- : Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H229?
- H229 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Violation of State Immigration Law.
- What does H229 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to violation of state immigration law; providing a short title; amending s. 908.11, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a fine for certain violations; requiring the moneys be used for a specified purpose; creating s. 908.14, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"; authorizing the department to develop a program to compensate certain persons; providing requirements to receive compensation; requiring the department to develop rules; creating s. 908.15, F.S.; defining the term "unauthorized alien"…
- What is the status of H229?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H229?
- Jacques, Berny (R, HD-059), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H229?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/229
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