The Florida Economic Prosperity and Immigration Act aims to enhance the inclusion of immigrants and refugees in Florida's economy by establishing the Office for New Americans within the Department of Commerce. This office will focus on connecting employers with immigrant job seekers and providing resources on immigration policies. The bill modifies driver’s license requirements to accept a wider range of identification documents, including those from foreign governments, while removing previous mandates for certain U.S. Department of Homeland Security documents. It also prohibits discrimination based on immigration status in education and employment, ensuring that children are not denied public education due to their or their parents' immigration status.

Additionally, the bill introduces several amendments to existing statutes, including the establishment of the Driver License Privacy Act, which restricts the disclosure of personal information related to immigration enforcement. It expands protections against discrimination based on immigration status in employment and housing, requiring public agencies to use the E-Verify system for employment verification. The legislation also includes provisions to limit immigration enforcement activities near schools and childcare facilities, mandates visible identification for immigration officers during enforcement actions, and updates eligibility requirements for state financial aid. Overall, the bill seeks to create a more inclusive environment for immigrants while revising existing laws to reflect these changes.

Statutes affected:
S 328 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, 775.0848, 787.07, 908.102, 908.104, 908.11, 943.1718, 1002.31, 1003.21, 1009.40, 435.04, 480.041, 480.043, 501.9741, 775.30, 794.056, 921.0022, 938.085