The bill amends section 448.095 of the Florida Statutes to require all private employers to use the E-Verify system for verifying the employment eligibility of new employees, effective July 1, 2025. Previously, this requirement applied only to private employers with 25 or more employees. The amendment eliminates the employee threshold, thereby expanding the mandate to all private employers regardless of their size.

Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for employers to certify their compliance with the E-Verify system on their first return each calendar year when making contributions to the state's unemployment compensation or reemployment assistance system. The language that allowed voluntary users of the E-Verify system to make such certifications has also been deleted. The overall intent of the bill is to enhance employment verification processes across all private sectors in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 955 Filed: 448.095