HB 229: Violation of State Immigration Law

GENERAL BILL by Jacques; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Barnaby

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.

Current Bill Version Posted: 10/21/2025 09:05 AM

• Related Bills (1)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  S 304 by Martin Violations of State Immigration Laws Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary	Similar

• Citations - Statute (4)

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  768.28	Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs.	Page 3 (pdf)
  908.11	Immigration enforcement assistance agreements; reporting requirement.	Page 2 (pdf)
  908.14		Page 2 (pdf)
  908.15		Page 3 (pdf)

• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  10/21/2025	H	• Filed
  10/28/2025	H	• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
  1/13/2026	H	• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  3/13/2026	H	• Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee