This bill aims to enhance Florida's legal framework for combatting illegal immigration, terrorist organizations, and transnational organized crime. It amends existing statutes to include new definitions and provisions, such as the inclusion of "transnational criminal organizations" alongside "criminal gangs" and "terrorist organizations." The bill establishes enhanced penalties for offenses committed to benefit these groups, allowing for increased punishment for misdemeanors and felonies based on the motivations behind the crimes. Additionally, it introduces provisions for the seizure and forfeiture of assets related to activities of hate groups, terrorist organizations, and transnational criminal organizations under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

Key amendments include the revision of legislative findings to reflect the growing threat posed by these organizations and the intent to outlaw conduct associated with them. The bill also creates new sections that outline the criminal penalties for individuals who lead or manage activities related to these groups, classifying such actions as felonies of the first degree. Furthermore, the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
H 1A Filed: 874.03