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FL S0500
Bill
Status
11/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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AI Summary
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Creates Section 99.122, Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to provide protective security details to major party nominees for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and cabinet officers
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Security protection begins immediately after the Elections Canvassing Commission certifies primary election results
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Protection continues until the nominee concedes the general election or until general election results are certified, whichever occurs first
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Officers-elect continue receiving security details from certification through assuming office
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Excludes nominees from minor political parties (as defined in s. 97.021(20)) from receiving protective details
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Security for Statewide Constitutional Office Candidates
Last Action
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/6/2026