Signed by Governor Rick Scott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes certain non-citizen individuals to be admitted to the bar, effective May 14, 2014.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the Supreme Court of Florida to admit non-citizen applicants to the Florida Bar Association under the following conditions (Sec. 3):
• The applicant was brought to the United States as a minor;
• The applicant has lived in the United States for more than 10 years;
• The applicant has received documented employment authorization and a Social Security number; and
• The applicant has fulfilled all requirements for admission to practice law in Florida.

• Requires male non-citizen applicants to register with the Selective Service System (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes certain non-citizen individuals to be admitted to the bar, effective May 14, 2014.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the Supreme Court of Florida to admit non-citizen applicants to the Florida Bar Association under the following conditions (Sec. 3):
• The applicant was brought to the United States as a minor;
• The applicant has lived in the United States for more than 10 years;
• The applicant has received documented employment authorization and a Social Security number; and
• The applicant has fulfilled all requirements for admission to practice law in Florida.

• Requires male non-citizen applicants to register with the Selective Service System (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text