The proposed bill, titled the "Shane Jones Act," aims to address violations of state immigration law by establishing penalties and compensation mechanisms. It amends section 908.11 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Law Enforcement to impose a $10,000 fine on law enforcement agencies for specific violations, with the collected funds designated for compensating victims harmed by unauthorized aliens. Additionally, the bill creates new sections 908.14 and 908.15, which define "unauthorized alien" and outline a compensation program for victims, as well as a cause of action for wrongful death caused by unauthorized aliens.

Under section 908.14, victims must demonstrate that the harm occurred in Florida after July 1, 2026, and that an unauthorized alien materially contributed to the harm. Section 908.15 allows the estate of a deceased person to sue local governmental entities or law enforcement agencies that have sanctuary policies or failed to comply with immigration laws, provided they can prove that such failures contributed to the death. The bill also includes a provision waiving sovereign immunity for the state in these specific cases, ensuring that plaintiffs can seek damages. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.