Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 599: U-visa Certification Policy
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 599 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: U-visa Certification Policy. Primary sponsor: Marie Woodson (Democratic), Johanna López (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
U-visa Certification Policy; Specifies duties of certifying officials from certifying agencies concerning certification forms in support of U-visa applications; provides rebuttable presumption; requires certifying official from certifying agency that denies certification to provide petitioner with specified written notice; requires certifying agencies to grant or deny requests for certifications within specified timeframes; authorizes applicants to petition circuit court if certifying agency fails to respond within those timeframes; prohibits certifying agencies & certifying officials from disclosing immigration status of victims or persons seeking certification; provides initial & annual reporting requirements; provides immunity for certifying officials; specifies duties of certifying agencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Johanna López | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Kevin Chambliss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Filed