The bill establishes a new section, 908.112, in the Florida Statutes, which outlines a comprehensive U-visa certification policy aimed at assisting victims of qualifying criminal activities in obtaining necessary certifications for U-visa applications. It defines key terms such as "certification form," "certifying agency," and "certifying official," and specifies the duties of certifying officials regarding the certification process. The bill mandates that certifying agencies must grant or deny certification requests within specified timeframes, with a rebuttable presumption of helpfulness for victims who comply with reasonable requests for information. If a certification is denied, the certifying agency must provide written notice detailing the reasons for denial, and victims have the right to appeal to the circuit court if their request is not addressed in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill prohibits certifying agencies from disclosing the immigration status of victims or individuals seeking certification, except as required by federal law. It includes reporting requirements for certifying agencies to track the number of certification requests, approvals, and denials, and provides immunity for certifying officials acting in good faith. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.