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SM 6C

Secretary of Homeland Security

2025 Special Session C Introduced by Randy Fine and 1 co-sponsor

Urges DHS to provide guidance and training for state and local participation in 287(g) programs, leveraging Florida’s readiness and facilities.

Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State
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Bill Summary · SM 6C

Summary of SM 6-C: Secretary of Homeland Security (Memorial)

Overview

SM 6-C is a Florida Senate memorial urging the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to provide guidance, training opportunities, and any necessary directives related to the 287(g) program under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1357). The memorial emphasizes Florida’s readiness to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and identifies Florida training infrastructure as available to meet anticipated needs. It states there is no fiscal impact to state or local governments.

Purpose and Intent

  • Request the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue and share guidance and training for state and local participation in 287(g) agreements.
  • Facilitate cooperation and coordination between Florida law enforcement and the federal government in immigration enforcement.
  • Highlight Florida’s capacity to assist, including training facilities and readiness to support 287(g) operations.

Background and Key Provisions

  • The 287(g) program allows ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement to identify and remove removable aliens in certain circumstances, prior to release into the community. There are two models:
    • Jail Enforcement Model
    • Warrant Service Officer program
  • Florida laid groundwork in 2022 with CS/SB 1808, requiring county detention facilities to enter written 287(g) agreements with ICE; many counties and the Department of Corrections have already executed such agreements.
  • The memorial aligns with the executive order issued by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, which directed DHS to strengthen immigration enforcement, establish Homeland Security Task Forces in all states, and issue guidance to ensure compliance with relevant federal statutes.
  • The memorial notes Florida’s institution of training resources, including facilities such as Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, to support law enforcement training and operations related to immigration enforcement.

Florida Context and Readiness

  • Florida asserts it is prepared to provide assistance and has the training infrastructure to meet federal and state/local law enforcement needs in 287(g) collaborations.
  • Florida’s existing 287(g) framework and compliance history (SB 1808) are cited as context for the request.

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025; passed through committees with a favorable/favorable-without-fiscal impact stance.
  • Final actions: Read 2nd time, adopted, and enrolled on February 13, 2025; signed by officers and filed with the Secretary of State.
  • As a memorial, SM 6-C expresses the Legislature’s will but does not become law or require the Governor’s approval, nor is it subject to veto.

Potential Impact

  • Encourages DHS to issue practical guidance and training to maximize Florida’s role in immigration enforcement via 287(g).
  • Aims to strengthen state-federal cooperation without imposing any direct state or local fiscal obligation.
  • Signals continued Florida support for federal immigration enforcement initiatives and utilization of existing training facilities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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