Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 1459
Serving as Personal Representative After a Felony Conviction
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gantt (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Serving as Personal Representative After a Felony Conviction; Creates exception to allow person convicted of felony who is not currently incarcerated to serve as personal representative if they have specified relationship to deceased; requires court to consider certain criteria when determining if such person may serve as personal representative.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Filed