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FL H1407

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that the Florida Commission on Human Relations send copies of discrimination complaints and reasonable cause determinations by registered mail, allowing regular mail instead

  • Civil actions under the Florida Civil Rights Act must be filed within 1 year after the commission's reasonable cause determination or the EEOC's Notice of Right to Sue, whichever is earlier

  • If neither the commission nor EEOC issues a determination within 180 days of the complaint filing, civil action may be filed no later than 18 months after the original complaint filing

  • Amends Section 760.11, Florida Statutes, governing administrative and civil remedies for employment discrimination claims

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Commencement of Civil Actions

Last Action

Ordered enrolled

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/15/2026

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