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FL S0474

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands military leave of absence eligibility to include Coast Guard members and removes the requirement that leave only applies during wartime between the United States and a foreign government

  • Extends leave of absence benefits for reserve or guard training to Florida State Guard members, granting them the same protections as National Guard and U.S. military reserve personnel

  • Provides 30 days of full pay for state and local government employees and officials called to active federal military service of 90 or more consecutive days on a single order

  • Eliminates the About Face youth programs and Forward March adult job-readiness programs previously administered by the Adjutant General

  • Revises the Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Program to cover traditional drilling guardsmen on state active duty or Title 32 duty who demonstrate financial need, with oversight transferred to the Florida National Guard Foundation's board of directors

Legislative Description

Military Affairs

Last Action

CS passed as amended; YEAS 105, NAYS 0

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026
Appropriations1/28/2026

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