In May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1718 into law. Set to take effect July 1, 2023, the legislation makes sweeping changes to state immigration policies in response to expected growth in border immigration activity following the end of Title 42 restrictions on border entry that are been implemented during the COVID pandemic. Among other actions, the law requires hospitals to collect information on immigration status, creates penalties for hiring undocumented immigrants, extends employment verification screening requirements to all employers with 25 or more employees, voids…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Toughest Illegal Immigration Legislation In Country To Combat Bidens Border Crisis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 to combat the dangerous effects of illegal immigration caused by the federal government’s reckless border policies. This legislation makes the use of E-Verify mandatory for any employer with 25 or more employees, imposes enforcement penalties for those who employ illegal aliens, and increases penalties for human trafficking. Additionally, this bill bans local governments from issuing identification (ID) cards to illegal aliens, invalidates ID cards issued to illegal aliens in other states, and requires hospitals to collect and submit cost data…
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