2026 Florida Legislative Session: Final Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, which was characterized by significant friction between the House and Senate, resulting in a 30-year low for passed legislation. Key highlights include:

The Big Picture: Debates were dominated by property tax relief, artificial intelligence regulation, and DEI initiative bans.

Budget Impasse: Negotiations for the FY26-27 budget have been delayed to an April special session due to disagreements over K-12 education spending and emergency funds.

Legislative Hurdles: Only 192 out of 1,691 general bills passed both chambers. Notable bills that failed include a universal E-Verify mandate and changes to fetal wrongful death lawsuits.

Passed Legislation: Successful measures addressed squatting (HB 1293), campus safety (HB 757), and data center oversight (SB 484).

Property Tax Outlook: While proposals like HJR 203 were advanced by the House, a unified plan remains pending, with a special session likely in late spring or early summer to address homestead property tax reductions.

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