Governor DeSantis signs bills targeting illegal immigration in Florida
Bea Coker
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Governor Ron DeSantis, flanked by key officials including Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, signed three bills into law Friday, March 15, aimed at addressing illegal immigration in Florida. The move comes amid heightened concerns over border security and immigration laws, with Governor DeSantis emphasizing the necessity of bolstering these measures.
The legislation, set to take effect on Monday, July 1, is comprised of HB 1589, HB 1451 and SB 1036
HB 1589 revises penalties for driving without a valid driver's license, introducing a specified minimum jail sentence for repeat o