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SB 304FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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SB 304: Immigration Law Violations and Victim Compensation

Original title: Violations of State Immigration Laws

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates new financial obligations for local governments and law enforcement agencies while establishing a state-managed compensation fund for residents affected by the actions of .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local governmental entities

These entities face potential new legal liabilities and lawsuits under the provisions of the bill.

Law enforcement agencies

These agencies are subject to new legal causes of action and potential litigation.

Department of Law Enforcement

The department is required to collect fines and administer a new compensation program for residents.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 304 mandates that the Department of Law Enforcement issue fines for specific immigration-related violations and use those funds to compensate residents harmed by . The bill also establishes a legal pathway for residents to sue local governments and law enforcement agencies under certain conditions.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill creates new financial obligations for local governments and law enforcement agencies while establishing a state-managed compensation fund for residents affected by the actions of .

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the money for the victim compensation program come from?
The program is funded by the fines collected by the Department of Law Enforcement from violations of state immigration laws.
Can I sue my local police department under this bill?
The bill creates a against local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies under certain circumstances, though the specific criteria for these lawsuits are defined by the bill's provisions.

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policy shift90% confidence

Shift toward local liability

The bill represents a policy shift by enabling state-level legal action against local government entities regarding immigration enforcement.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy90
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