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FL H0401

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 99.122, Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to provide protective security details to Governor and Lieutenant Governor nominees from major political parties

  • Security protection begins immediately upon adjournment of the Elections Canvassing Commission meeting that certifies primary election results

  • Protection continues until the nominee concedes the general election or until the Elections Canvassing Commission certifies general election results, whichever occurs first

  • Officers-elect continue receiving protective security details until they officially assume office

  • Excludes nominees from minor political parties from receiving this security protection

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Last Action

Received

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget Committee2/3/2026
Judiciary1/23/2026
State Affairs11/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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