Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 79
Water Safety Requirements for the Rental of Residential Property
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- Partington (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Water Safety Requirements for the Rental of Residential Property; Requires vacation rental licensee to equip certain rental units with specified water safety features; provides for civil liability; provides exception.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 House | Favorable With Committee Substitute (Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee) | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) - Jan 15, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda - Oct 7, 2025 · House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Oct 7, 2025 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Oct 7, 2025 · House
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee - Oct 7, 2025 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Oct 2, 2025 · House
Filed