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FL H1369
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Antone
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Commission on Ethics from assessing a fine against a reporting person the first time they file a late disclosure of financial interests or statement of financial interests, provided the filing was submitted before the maximum automatic fine of $1,500 accrued for that filing year
- The first-time waiver is a one-time benefit; it is not available to any person who has previously received a waiver under this provision or the corresponding provision in the other disclosure statute (ss. 112.3144 or 112.3145)
- Automatic fines of $25 per day (up to $1,500 maximum) will still apply to subsequent late filings and to first-time late filers who have previously accrued the maximum automatic fine in a prior year
- Amends both s. 112.3144, F.S. (full and public disclosure for higher-level officials) and s. 112.3145, F.S. (statement of financial interests for state employees, state officers, and local officers)
- Applies to fines that began to accrue after September 1, 2026, and takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Penalties For Late-filed Disclosures or Statements of Financial Interests
Last Action
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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