Establishes U-visa certification policy in Florida, defining terms and duties of certifying agencies and officials.

This bill creates Section 908.112 in Florida Statutes, establishing U-visa certification policy. It defines terms such as "Certification form" and "Certifying agency," and specifies duties for these agencies, including processing requests within certain timeframes and reporting requirements. It also outlines the process for petitioning the circuit court if a request is denied and mandates immunity for certifying officials. The bill prohibits the disclosure of immigration status except under specific circumstances and requires the retention of denial notifications for three years.

Establishes U-visa certification policy in Florida, defining terms and duties of certifying agencies and officials.

This bill creates Section 908.112 in Florida Statutes, establishing U-visa certification policy. It defines terms such as "Certification form" and "Certifying agency," and specifies duties for these agencies, including processing requests within certain timeframes and reporting requirements. It also outlines the process for petitioning the circuit court if a request is denied and mandates immunity for certifying officials. The bill prohibits the disclosure of immigration status except under specific circumstances and requires the retention of denial notifications for three years.