Florida S0998 repeals the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program and revises employment verification and licensing.

Florida S0998 repeals the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, including related sections of Florida Statutes. It revises employment verification requirements, mandating the use of the E-Verify system or Form I-9 for new hires. Employers must certify compliance annually and face fines and license suspensions for noncompliance. The bill also redefines terms such as "employer" and "unauthorized alien," and outlines procedures for hearings and enforcement actions. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0998 repeals the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program and revises employment verification and licensing.

Florida S0998 repeals the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, including related sections of Florida Statutes. It revises employment verification requirements, mandating the use of the E-Verify system or Form I-9 for new hires. Employers must certify compliance annually and face fines and license suspensions for noncompliance. The bill also redefines terms such as "employer" and "unauthorized alien," and outlines procedures for hearings and enforcement actions. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.