Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 635
Cybersecurity Standards and Liability
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Blanco (Republican)
- Giallombardo (Republican)
- Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Cybersecurity Standards and Liability; Prohibits local governments from imposing certain cybersecurity standards or processes on vendors; defines "vendor"; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing certain cybersecurity standards or processes; provides that local government, covered entity, or third-party agent that complies with certain requirements is not liable in connection with cybersecurity incident; requires covered entities & third-party agents to implement revised frameworks, standards, laws, or regulations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:02 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Favorable (Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Jan 20, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in State Affairs Committee - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Now in State Affairs Committee - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Favorable by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda - Jan 22, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Reported out of Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Added to Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee agenda - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Dec 12, 2025 · House
Now in Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee - Dec 12, 2025 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Dec 12, 2025 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Dec 12, 2025 · House
Referred to Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee - Dec 3, 2025 · House
Filed