Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 107
Termination of Rental Agreement by Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- López, J. (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Valdés (Republican)
- Plasencia (Republican)
- Harris (Democratic)
- Campbell (Democratic)
- Alvarez, J. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Termination of Rental Agreement by Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking; Prohibits landlord from evicting tenant or terminating rental agreement because tenant or tenant's minor child is victim of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking; specifies that rental agreement may not contain certain provisions; authorizes victim of such actual or threatened violence or stalking to terminate rental agreement; requires certain documentation & written notice to landlord; provides for liability for rent for both tenant & perpetrator, if applicable; specifies that tenant does not forfeit certain money paid to landlord for terminating rental agreement; requires landlord to change locks of dwelling unit within specified time period; authorizes tenant to change locks of dwelling unit; prohibits certain actions by landlord; authorizes filing of civil action & award of damages, fees, & costs; prohibits waiver of certain provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Oct 14, 2025 · House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Oct 14, 2025 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Oct 14, 2025 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Oct 7, 2025 · House
Filed