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.
Last Action: 10/28/2025 House - Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 10/21/2025 House • Filed
10/28/2025 House • Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
• Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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HB 229, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 10/21/2025 at 9:05 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 304 Violations of State Immigration Laws Martin Similar Last Action: 11/17/2025 S Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules 
Citations - Statutes (4)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 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)