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FL H0185

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ways & Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a sales tax exemption of up to $500 per property for home hardening products including impact-resistant doors, garage doors, and windows that meet specified ASTM, AAMA, or Florida Building Code testing standards
  • Limits eligibility to homestead-exempt, site-built residential properties with a just value of $700,000 or less; excludes mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers
  • Exemption is provided through a refund process requiring owners to submit an application with receipts and a sworn statement to the Department of Revenue
  • Purchase period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with refund applications accepted until September 30, 2028; Department must process applications within 30 business days
  • Provision automatically repeals June 30, 2029

Legislative Description

Home Hardening Products

Last Action

Added to Second Reading Calendar

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee2/11/2026
Ways and Means Committee10/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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