The "Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act" seeks to centralize immigration enforcement in Florida by designating the Commissioner of Agriculture as the chief immigration officer, who will act as the primary liaison with federal immigration agencies. The bill establishes the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program to support local law enforcement in immigration enforcement efforts and creates the Office of State Immigration Enforcement within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This office will oversee compliance with immigration laws, including employment eligibility verification, and will have the authority to conduct audits and report on detention bed availability for federal use. The bill also introduces new penalties for voting violations related to immigration status and mandates that individuals update their identification documents within 30 days of changes in legal residence or citizenship status.

Additionally, the bill enhances the state's response to immigration-related emergencies by allowing the chief immigration officer to declare a state of emergency and issue emergency orders. It removes immigration enforcement responsibilities from the Department of Law Enforcement, focusing instead on counter-terrorism efforts. The legislation also establishes regional domestic security task forces and the Domestic Security Oversight Council to coordinate responses to terrorist threats. Furthermore, it modifies eligibility criteria for out-of-state fee waivers for students, ensuring that only citizens or lawfully present individuals who have attended a Florida secondary school for three consecutive years qualify. The bill allocates significant funding for immigration enforcement initiatives, emphasizing collaboration with federal partners to address illegal immigration effectively.

Statutes affected:
H 1B Filed: 288.061, 322.08, 322.121, 322.19, 395.3027, 480.0535, 775.0848, 895.02, 903.046, 908.101, 908.11, 921.0022, 943.03101, 943.0312, 943.0313, 1009.26