Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1444
Preemption to the State
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Martin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Preemption to the State; Providing for preemption of all matters relating to the regulation of religious services and gatherings; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion by adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, or other policies; prohibiting a local enforcement agency from denying the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an owner of residential or commercial structure based on noncompliance with Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances in certain circumstances; waiving sovereign immunity in accordance with specified laws, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2026-63) - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Now in Judiciary - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 2 - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Filed