Florida 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 485 — Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud

Last action — Died in Judiciary Committee

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 58% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud ; Revises petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence; requires clerk of court to electronically transmit certain documentation to State Board of Immigration Enforcement within specified time period; requires representative of State Board of Immigration Enforcement to initiate contact with petitioner within specified time period.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

192 added · 235 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 485 removes the specific short title "Shawnya's Law" and the definition of "marriage fraud." It focuses instead on clarifying and revising the requirements for petitions against domestic violence, particularly regarding the involvement of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. This change is important because it streamlines the process and emphasizes prompt communication between the courts and immigration authorities, potentially making it easier for individuals experiencing domestic violence to seek help.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to injunctions for protection against domestic violence based on marriage fraud;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to petitions for injunction for protection against domestic violence containing allegations of marriage fraud;
providing a short title;
741.28, F.S.;
revising the definition of the term "domestic violence";
defining the term "marriage fraud";
amending s.
This act may be cited as "Shawnya's Law." Section 2.
Paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 741.30, Florida Statutes, is amended, and paragraph (e) is added to subsection (8) of that section, to read:
Subsection (2) of section 741.28, Florida Statutes, is amended, and subsection (5) is added to that section, to read:
741.28 Domestic violence;
definitions.—As used in ss.
741.28-741.31:
(2) "Domestic violence" means any assault, aggravated Page 1 of 9 CODING:
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, marriage fraud, voyeurism or digital voyeurism of intimate areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, or any place in which there is an expectation of privacy, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.
(5) "Marriage fraud" means an intentional deception, omission, or misrepresentation made by a foreign national, as defined in s.
106.08(12)(a)1.d.
or e., 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.
Section 3.
Paragraph (d) of subsection (8) of section 741.30, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as paragraph (e), paragraph (b) of subsection (3) is amended, and a new paragraph (d) is added to subsection (8) of that section, to read:
public records exemption.— (3) (b) The verified petition shall be in substantially the Page 2 of 9 CODING:
public records exemption.— (3) (b) The verified petition shall be in substantially the Page 1 of 7 CODING:
hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 following form:
Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 following form:
(f) The respondent is:
(f) Respondent is the spouse or former spouse of the Page 2 of 7 CODING:
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 1.
Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 petitioner or is any other person related by blood or marriage to the petitioner or is any other person who is or was residing within a single dwelling unit with the petitioner, as if a family, or is a person with whom the petitioner has a child in common, regardless of whether the petitioner and respondent are or were married or residing together, as if a family.
The spouse or former spouse of the petitioner.........
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or is Any other person related by blood or marriage to the petitioner.........
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or is Any other person who is or was residing within a single dwelling unit with the petitioner, as if a family.........
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, or is A person with whom the petitioner has a child in common, regardless of whether the petitioner and respondent are or were married or residing together, as if a family.........
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An alien fiancé(e) in the United States on a K-1 nonimmigrant visa or an alien spouse in the United States on a Permanent Resident Card (green card).........
92 The petitioner should also describe any previous or pending attempts by the petitioner to obtain an injunction for protection against domestic violence in this or any other circuit, and the results of that attempt:........................
The petitioner should also describe any previous or pending attempts by the petitioner to obtain an injunction for protection against domestic violence in this or any other circuit, and the results of that attempt:........................
97 Case numbers should be included if available.
Case numbers should be included if available.
(h) Petitioner is either a victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence because respondent Page 4 of 9 CODING:
(h) Petitioner is either a victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence because respondent has:
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 has:
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....committed or threatened to commit domestic violence defined in s.
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741.28, Florida Statutes, as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, marriage fraud, voyeurism or digital voyeurism of intimate areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, or any place in which there is an expectation of privacy, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another.
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Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 ....committed or threatened to commit domestic violence defined in s.
741.28, Florida Statutes, as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another.
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....intentionally injured or killed a family pet.
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 ....intentionally injured or killed a family pet.
....destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to, telephones or other communication equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to the petitioner.
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Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 ....destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to, telephones or other communication equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to the petitioner.
....committed marriage fraud or engaged in behavior or conduct that leads the petitioner to have reasonable cause to believe the respondent committed marriage fraud.
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....Petitioner needs the exclusive use and possession of the dwelling that the parties share.
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 ....Petitioner needs the exclusive use and possession of the dwelling that the parties share.
....Petitioner is a victim of marriage fraud by a foreign national, as defined in s.
....Petitioner is a victim of marriage fraud by a person who is not a citizen of the United States and who, by deception, Page 5 of 7 CODING:
106.08(12)(a)1.d.
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or e., Florida Statutes, and has suffered the following abuse;
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coercion;
Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 induced petitioner to enter into a marriage for the primary purpose of evading state or federal law or obtaining benefits other than those inherent to marriage, and such marriage fraud has resulted in the following harm:..............................
manipulation;
or reputational, emotional, or financial harm as a result:..........................................................
....Awarding to the petitioner the temporary exclusive use Page 7 of 9 CODING:
....Awarding to the petitioner the temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling that the parties share or excluding the respondent from the residence of the petitioner.
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 and possession of the dwelling that the parties share or excluding the respondent from the residence of the petitioner.
753.01 if temporary time-sharing of the child is awarded to the respondent.
753.01 if Page 6 of 7 CODING:
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Hb485-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 485 2026 temporary time-sharing of the child is awarded to the respondent.
(8) (d) Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against domestic violence in which the petitioner alleged to be a victim of marriage fraud or the petitioner Page 8 of 9 CODING:
(8) (e) Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against domestic violence in which the petitioner alleged to be a victim of marriage fraud by a person who is not a citizen of the United States, as provided in paragraph (3)(b), the clerk of the court must electronically transmit a copy of the petition;
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hb485-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 485 2026 declared in the petition for such injunction that the respondent is an alien fiancé(e) or alien spouse, the clerk of the court must electronically transmit a copy of the petition;
Section 4.
Section 2.
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Action History

  1. Died in Judiciary Committee

  2. Now in Judiciary Committee

  3. Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee

  4. Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee

  5. Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda

  6. Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee

  7. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  8. Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee

  9. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  10. CS Filed

  11. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  12. Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  13. Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  14. PCS added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda

  15. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  16. Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  17. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  18. Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee

  19. Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  20. Filed

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (160)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 485 do?
Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud ; Revises petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence; requires clerk of court to electronically transmit certain documentation to State Board of Immigration Enforcement within specified time period; requires representative of State Board of Immigration Enforcement to initiate contact with petitioner within specified time period.
Who sponsors HB 485?
HB 485 is sponsored by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Smith, David (Republican), Daniels, Kimberly (Democrat), and Jacques, Berny (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 485?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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