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FL S1224
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
- Creates the new crime of "fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit" as a third-degree felony in Florida
- Prohibits entering and taking possession of a rental unit by knowingly making false written statements about identity on rental applications
- Prohibits using forged or counterfeit documents (driver licenses, IDs, bank statements, paystubs) to obtain a rental unit
- Prohibits impersonating another person to execute a rental agreement or take possession of a dwelling
- Allows landlords to immediately terminate rental agreements for fraudulent entry violations without giving tenants an opportunity to cure, requiring tenants to vacate within 7 days
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1293
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/12/2026
Criminal Justice1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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