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FL H1277

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chip LaMarca

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties, school districts, and municipalities from levying ad valorem (property) taxes on tangible personal property, conforming Florida statutes to a proposed State Constitution amendment requiring voter approval

  • Repeals multiple statutory provisions related to tangible personal property taxation, including sections on assessments, tax returns, filing deadlines, exemptions for renewable energy devices, and collection procedures

  • Removes tangible personal property from tax rolls and assessment requirements, eliminating the separate tangible personal property assessment roll and related taxpayer filing obligations

  • Establishes a transitional provision allowing any levying, assessment, or collection of ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property before January 1, 2027, to continue under existing law

  • Takes effect only upon voter approval of the related constitutional amendment (HJR 1275) at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized for that purpose

Legislative Description

Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property

Last Action

Now in Ways & Means Committee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means Committee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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