The Florida House passed a bill requiring all employers — regardless of size — to use the federal E‑Verify system to check the immigration status of new hires, expanding the current law that applies only to businesses with 25+ employees. Supporters argue it will strengthen workforce integrity and prevent hiring of undocumented workers, while critics warn it could stigmatize immigrant communities and hurt industries dependent on migrant labor. If enacted, Florida would be among the few states with a universal E‑Verify mandate.
