Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1542: Immigration
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 1542 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration. Primary sponsor: Jason Pizzo (Independent). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Commerce and Tourism.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Immigration; Revising the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Economic Accountability and Transparency within the Department of Commerce; revising penalties, including suspension and revocation of certain licenses and the imposition of fines, for violating provisions related to employing unauthorized aliens; requiring that such fines be deposited into a specified trust fund; requiring that all private employers, rather than only those employing a specified number or more of employees, use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Pizzo | Primary sponsor | Independent | Senate | 37 |
“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