The Florida Economic Prosperity and Immigration Act seeks to improve the integration of immigrants and refugees into Florida's economy and society by establishing the Office for New Americans within the Department of Commerce. This office will develop strategies to promote immigrant inclusion, connect employers with immigrant job seekers, and serve as a resource for immigration-related policies. The bill also modifies identification requirements for driver licenses, allowing additional foreign documents for identity verification and extending the validity of certain licenses from one year to eight years. Furthermore, it introduces the "Driver License Privacy Act," which limits the disclosure of personal information to immigration law enforcement agencies without a court order.

In addition to enhancing immigrant inclusion, the bill prohibits discrimination based on immigration status in employment, education, and housing, while repealing local law enforcement's authority to enforce immigration laws. It expands the Florida Civil Rights Act to include immigration status as a protected category and restricts employers from discriminating based on the type of driver license held. The bill also mandates the use of the E-Verify system for public contractors and introduces compliance measures for employers regarding employment eligibility verification. Overall, the legislation aims to create a more inclusive environment for immigrants, streamline driver license processes, and ensure equal treatment regardless of immigration status.

Statutes affected:
S 1668 Filed: 20.60, 322.08, 322.12, 322.142, 322.17, 322.19, 395.3027, 454.021, 760.01, 760.05, 760.07, 760.08, 760.24, 760.26, 760.60, 787.07, 908.102, 908.104, 908.11, 1002.31, 1003.21, 1009.40, 435.04, 480.041, 480.043, 775.30, 794.056, 921.0022, 938.085