Overview
- Rep. Berny Jacques filed HB 229 on Oct. 21, naming it the Shane Jones Act after a 2019 crash victim whose widow has advocated for tougher state enforcement.
- The proposal sets a $10,000 fine for any law enforcement agency that fails to comply with Florida’s requirement to collaborate with federal immigration officers.
- Fines collected by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement would be used to compensate victims or families, with eligibility limited to crimes committed on or after July 1, 2026 and a required FDLE filing.
- The bill creates a civil cause of action for estates to sue local governments or law enforcement that violate statutes 908.11 or 908.103, which cover 287(g) cooperation and prohibit sanctuary policies.
- HB 229 builds on a February law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis; the Florida Sheriff's Association says all 67 counties have joined 287(g), and lawmakers will take up the new bill when they convene in January 2026.