The bill amends section 448.095 of the Florida Statutes to expand the requirement for using the E-Verify system to all private employers, regardless of the number of employees they have. Previously, only private employers with 25 or more employees were mandated to use E-Verify to verify a new employee's employment eligibility. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will require all private employers to comply with this verification process.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous stipulation that only larger employers were required to certify their compliance with E-Verify when making contributions to the state's unemployment compensation or reemployment assistance system. The language indicating that employers who voluntarily used E-Verify could also certify their compliance has also been deleted. This change aims to ensure that all private employers participate in verifying employment eligibility, thereby enhancing the integrity of the employment process in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 197 Filed: 448.095