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FL H5401
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justice Budget Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Increases the number of circuit court judges across 10 judicial circuits by a total of 17 new judgeships, with the largest additions in the Fourth, Fifth, Twelfth, and Fifteenth circuits (2–3 judges each)
- Increases the number of county court judges across 11 counties by a total of 12 new judgeships, including additions in Bay, Clay, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Marion, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Osceola, Palm Beach, and Sumter counties
- Miami-Dade County receives the largest county court increase, gaining 2 judges (from 43 to 45); all other affected counties gain 1 judge each
- Includes a legislative declaration that the act fulfills an important state interest
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Judges
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2025-198), SB 2508 (Ch. 2025-202)
4/9/2025
Committee Referrals
Budget Committee3/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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