Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 971
Family Law
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Trabulsy (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Family Law; Requires that at least one judge be available in each judicial circuit on weekends, holidays, & after hours on weekdays to hear motions to enforce certain orders & agreements; requires chief judge to assign circuit judge to be available for certain hearings; requires that certain time-sharing matters be accorded priority on court's calendar; provides procedural requirements for evidentiary hearings on pleadings seeking temporary parental responsibility & time-sharing schedules & on motions to enforce compliance with existing time-sharing orders or agreements; requires court to issue upon motion by party, rather than authorizing court to make determination of, appropriate parenting plans.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Filed