WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A slew of bills targeting immigration is being introduced for Florida’s 2026 legislative session.

One of the bills stems from the tragedy in Fort Pierce, where an undocumented man made an illegal U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike, killing three people. The proposal would allow for Florida law enforcement to place undocumented immigrants driving a commercial vehicle without a license in the custody of ICE.

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Another proposal would allow certain cases of alleged “marriage fraud” to be handled under Florida’s domestic violence laws.

Here’s a snapshot of key bills being considered:

Senate Bill 86 – ‘Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens’

The proposal spells out what Florida law enforcement would have to do if they stop a commercial truck driver who is in the U.S. illegally. Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, said the case of Harjinder Singh, whose illegal U-turn killed three people in Fort Pierce, inspired his bill.

The bill would require law enforcement officers to take “unauthorized aliens” into custody and place them in the custody of ICE. The truck would be impounded, the owner would face a $50,000 fine, and the motor carrier tied to that vehicle would be blocked from operating in Florida until the fine is paid and requirements are met.

House Bill 485 – ‘Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence Based on Marriage Fraud’

House Bill 485 is nicknamed ‘Shawnya’s Law’ after a woman who says she was scammed and abused by a Nigerian man who married her in order to secure a green card. It would revise protection against domestic violence and combat “marriage fraud.”

The bill would allow someone to petition for injunction against domestic violence if they experience “marriage fraud.”

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The bill describes marriage fraud as “an intentional deception, omission, or misrepresentation made by a foreign national … when entering into a marriage with a citizen or lawful resident of the United States for the primary purpose of evading state or federal law or receiving benefits that inure solely by virtue of the marriage, and such foreign national engages in acts of manipulation, abuse, coercion, and emotional or financial harm.”

The language of the bill states it would require the clerk of court to electronically provide certain documentation to the State Board of Immigration Enforcement, within a specific time period, “under certain circumstances.”

The bill would also require that a representative from the State Board of Immigration Enforcement meet with the petitioner within a time period.

Senate Bill 316: Law Enforcement and Immigration Officer Identifying Information and Face Coverings

In response to ICE raids taking place across the U.S., the bill put forth by Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando, would force law enforcement to remove their masks while in the process of detaining someone.

Senate Bill 316, also known as the “VISIBLE Act,” would require immigration officers conducting public enforcement to wear specified visible identification and prohibit them from wearing face coverings that obscure their identification.

It would also prevent law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while performing their official duties.

Senate Bill 708: State Immigration Enforcement Database

This proposal would require the State Board of Immigration Enforcement, part of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, to create and manage a database of immigration enforcement actions. The language in the bill states that the database must be accessible to the public and searchable.

The bill, sponsored by Democratic Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman of Boynton Beach, seeks to increase accountability for law enforcement.

In addition, Florida law enforcement officers and private correctional contractors would be required to submit certain information to the board within a specific time frame after detaining or arresting someone due to reasons involving immigration.

While most ICE detainees can be found using the Online Detainee Locator System, there is currently no public database to search for those held at Alligator Alcatraz or the Deportation Depot.

The 2026 Florida Legislative session is slated to begin on January 13 and run to March 13.