Florida Economic Prosperity and Immigration Act (HB 315)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently Died in Judiciary Committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

7 actions

Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Nov 12, 2025House
Now in Judiciary Committee
Nov 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Nov 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Budget Committee
Nov 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Nov 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee

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Nov 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would fundamentally change state policy by prohibiting local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement near schools and religious sites, while also removing requirements for private employers and expanding access to state-issued identification and education for immigrants.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Immigrants and Refugees

The bill changes their access to state-issued identification, education, and protections against discrimination.

Private Employers

The bill removes the mandatory requirement to use the E-Verify system for new employees.

Law Enforcement Agencies

The bill restricts their ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and mandates new reporting and identification standards.

Public Schools

The bill mandates new procedures for handling law enforcement requests and prohibits the collection of immigration status information.

What changed

Current stage: Died in Judiciary Committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill establishes the Office for New Americans, prohibits discrimination based on immigration status in housing, employment, and education, and restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It also modifies driver license requirements and repeals several existing state laws related to immigration enforcement.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change how I apply for a driver license?

Yes, it allows for the use of additional foreign-issued documents, such as passports and foreign driver licenses, to satisfy proof-of-identity requirements for Florida driver licenses.

Can my child be denied public school enrollment based on immigration status?

No, the bill explicitly prohibits public schools from denying a free public education to any child based on the actual or perceived immigration status of the child or their parents.

Are private employers still required to use E-Verify?

No, the bill removes the requirement for private employers to use the system to verify the employment eligibility of new hires.

Why It Matters

The bill would fundamentally change state policy by prohibiting local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement near schools and religious sites, while also removing requirements for private employers and expanding access to state-issued identification and education for immigrants.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Reversal of Immigration Enforcement Cooperation

The bill represents a significant policy shift by repealing previous state laws that mandated cooperation with federal immigration authorities and prohibited sanctuary policies.

State Board of Immigration Enforcement Department of Law Enforcement

Connected Entities

organizationBudget Committee“The bill has been referred to this committee for consideration.”Map →

date2026-01-13“Date of the first reading of the original version of the bill.”Map →

organizationState Affairs Committee“The bill has been referred to this committee for consideration.”Map →

date2025-11-04“Date the bill was initially filed.”Map →

organizationCommerce Committee“The bill has been referred to this committee for consideration.”Map →

organizationJudiciary Committee“The bill is currently under review by this committee.”Map →

date2025-11-12“Date the bill was referred to multiple committees.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Significance90
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Controversy95
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment20
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Buzz40
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