Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1278: Employment Eligibility
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
SB 1278 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employment Eligibility. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Martin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Commerce and Tourism.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Employment Eligibility; Requiring that all private employers, rather than only those employing more than a specified number of employees, use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility beginning on a specified date, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
“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 Commerce and Tourism
- Introduced
- Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations; Rules
- Filed