This bill amends existing Florida law regarding the admission to practice law by unauthorized aliens. Specifically, it revises Section 9 of chapter 2023-40 to stipulate that any licenses to practice law issued under a certain subsection will be revoked on November 1, 2028, unless the holder can provide valid proof of United States citizenship certified by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners by that date. This change aims to clarify the conditions under which these licenses will remain valid.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that the repeal of a specific statute does not affect the validity of licenses issued prior to the specified date, ensuring that those who obtained their licenses before November 1, 2028, are aware of the impending revocation unless they meet the new citizenship requirement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.