Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 1211
Military Affairs
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Albert (Republican)
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
- State Affairs Committee
Cosponsors (3)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Military Affairs; Revises authorization to be granted leave of absence for military service to include Coast Guard; clarifies provision relating to leaves of absence for all state officers & employees for reserve or guard training; authorizes local governments to provide additional leave of absence for officers & employees for reserve or guard training; specifies that authorization for leave of absence for public officials & state employees to perform active military service for specified timeframe is based on single order; removes DMA positions from compulsory participation in SMS Class; provides that participation in such class for all other members employed within DMA is separately governed by specified provision; revises eligibility for Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program to include traditional drilling guardsmen on state active duty or specified federal duty & their eligible beneficiaries demonstrating valid financial need; requires requests for assistance to be reviewed, processed, & approved by Florida National Guard Foundation's board of directors; requires requests for assistance to be reviewed & evaluated based on specified criteria; requires board to annually review bylaws that govern such program; requires board to provide report to DMA to be approved by Adjutant General.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (State Affairs Committee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 9, 2026 · House
Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2026-92) - Feb 26, 2026 · House
Added to Second Reading Calendar - Feb 25, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3) - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Bill referred to House Calendar - Feb 24, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Reported out of State Affairs Committee - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Added to State Affairs Committee agenda - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Now in State Affairs Committee - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Feb 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) - Feb 13, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Feb 13, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Feb 13, 2026 · House
Reported out of Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee - Feb 12, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee(Amended) - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Added to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee agenda - Feb 9, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Now in Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee - Feb 6, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Filed