Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 507
Special Protections in Judicial Proceedings
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Baker (Republican)
- Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Cosponsors (3)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Special Protections in Judicial Proceedings; Authorizes court to require pro se defendant to question certain victims & witnesses through standby counsel at any trial, hearing, or deposition upon specified findings.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (Criminal Justice Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Judiciary Committee - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Now in Judiciary Committee - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Nov 20, 2025 · House
Filed