SB 778 clarifies who qualifies as a "forensic client" under Florida law, specifically defining it as defendants committed to state agencies under sections 916.13, 916.15, 916.302, or 916.303(3). The bill amends two statutes (916.106 and 402.164) to update this definition consistently across related laws. It does not create new services or funding but ensures existing forensic services programs apply to the correct group of defendants. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
Transportation Facility Designations/Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue; Providing an honorary designation of a certain transportation facility in a specified county; directing the Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers, etc.
Search Warrants; Authorizing a search warrant to be issued to recover a deceased body; revising the time within which certain search warrants must be returned to the court; providing that a judge may authorize a law enforcement officer applying for a search warrant to appear remotely; providing that a judge may authorize a law enforcement officer applying for a search warrant or court order to appear remotely, etc.
Uterine Fibroid Research Database; Deleting a prohibition on the inclusion of personal identifying information in the uterine fibroid research database, etc.
Student Health and Safety; Revising Department of Health responsibilities for educational programs concerning epilepsy; revising the definition of the term “school”; revising requirements for a student’s individualized seizure action plan; revising the list of which employees must complete training in the care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders; requiring the Department of Education to identify for a specified purpose posters that meet certain requirements, etc.
Public Records and Public Meetings/Private Property Rights; Providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Nonprofit Corporations; Renaming the “Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act” as the “Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act”; revising the circumstances in which a domestic or foreign corporation may correct a document filed with the department; requiring all courts, public offices, and official bodies to receive all certificates issued by the department as prima facie evidence of certain facts; authorizing a corporation to register under a name that is not otherwise distinguishable on the records of the department under certain circumstances; prohibiting a corporation from paying any dividend and making distributions of any part of its net income or net earnings to its members, directors, or officers, etc.
This bill designates July 2026 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida through a ceremonial resolution. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about uterine fibroids - benign tumors affecting up to 80% of women by age 50 - which cause symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain. The resolution highlights existing efforts to promote early diagnosis, research, and treatment options for this common condition. As a symbolic gesture, it has no enforceable provisions or direct impact on healthcare policy.
HR 8079 designates April 13, 2026, as "National Borinqueneers Day" in Florida to honor the service of the 65th Infantry Regiment (known as the Borinqueneers), a U.S. Army unit composed primarily of Puerto Rican soldiers. The resolution commemorates their Korean War service, which earned them over 2,700 military awards including 9 Distinguished Service Crosses and 1 Medal of Honor. It specifically recognizes Florida’s large Puerto Rican community (over 1.2 million residents) and the regiment’s historical significance to both national and state heritage. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new legal requirements or funding impacts.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating August 9, 2026, as "Bob Graham Day" in Florida. It commemorates the date (August 9, 1983) when Governor Bob Graham announced the Save Our Everglades program, honoring his legacy in environmental conservation, public service, and Florida leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic recognition by the state legislature. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals.
This resolution designates the week of April 6-12, 2026, as "Vein Week" in Florida to raise public awareness about venous and lymphatic diseases, particularly blood clots (venous thromboembolism). It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes an annual international awareness initiative focused on early detection and prevention of blood clot-related complications. The designation aligns with Florida’s existing efforts, including its blood clot registry and the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act (2025), which require venous thromboembolism risk screening. It directly affects public health awareness efforts in Florida, targeting both the general public and healthcare professionals.
Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for a showing of interest signed by the employees or the group of employees who no longer desire to be represented by a certified bargaining agent; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text under certain conditions; providing statements of public necessity, etc.
