Senate Resolution 1776 designates January 27, 2026, as "UCF Day" in Florida to recognize the University of Central Florida's contributions. The resolution highlights UCF's history, growth to over 70,000 students, research partnerships (including with NASA and the Space Force), and role in workforce development. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or programs - it is a symbolic gesture honoring UCF's legacy. The resolution will be presented to UCF's president as a formal acknowledgment.
Tributaries of the St. Johns River; Requires DEP to hire project lead to oversee implementation of act, to develop project plan for restoration of Ocklawaha River, & to develop specified outdoor recreation plan; creates Northeast Florida River & Springs Recreation & Economic Development Advisory Council; requires Department of Commerce to develop specified economic development program for Marion & Putnam Counties.
Products Liability for Firearms; Provides that firearm manufacturer is not liable for certain torts based on absence or presence of certain features, mechanisms, or standards not required under federal law.
Roth Contribution Plans in Deferred Compensation Programs; Authorizing the state deferred compensation plan and any deferred compensation plan offered by a county, a municipality, or other political subdivision, or a county constitutional officer, to offer a qualified Roth contribution program; ratifying the actions of the Chief Financial Officer which permitted contributions to a qualified Roth contribution program under the state’s deferred compensation plan; providing for retroactive application, etc.
Grandparent Visitation Rights; Authorizing a grandparent of a minor child to petition a court for court-ordered visitation with the child in certain circumstances, etc.
Transportation Network Company, Driver, and Vehicle Owner Insurance; Revises automobile insurance requirements for transportation network companies, TNC drivers, & TNC vehicle owners.
Discounted Drug Pricing Study; Requires AHCA to conduct or contract for specified study to determine specified information; provides requirements for such study; requires agency to provide results to Governor & Legislature by certain date.
Cybersecurity Standards and Liability; Prohibits local governments from imposing certain cybersecurity standards or processes on vendors; defines "vendor"; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing certain cybersecurity standards or processes; provides that local government, covered entity, or third-party agent that complies with certain requirements is not liable in connection with cybersecurity incident; requires covered entities & third-party agents to implement revised frameworks, standards, laws, or regulations.
Senior Management Service Class; Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to select specified number of non-managerial or policymaking positions within judicial branch for inclusion in Senior Management Service Class of Florida Retirement System; requires Executive Director & General Counsel of Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission to participate in Senior Management Service Class.
Repetitive Head Impact Prevention; Requires parents and legal guardians registering child in high-risk sport to receive specified educational materials; provides requirements for such materials; requires certain athletic directors, coaches, referees, & trainers of high-risk sports to complete specified training; requires State Surgeon General, in collaboration with others, to develop specified continuing education courses for certain persons; establishes Florida Brain Health in Sports Panel within DOH; provides requirements for panel; authorizes department to use certain funds for certain purposes; provides rulemaking authority to department; designates Parkman-Lewis Day.
Regulation of Auxiliary Containers; Preempts regulation of auxiliary containers to state; authorizes rules, regulations, & ordinances restricting use of glass auxiliary containers within boundaries of public beach or state park; authorizes Division of Recreation & Parks to regulate auxiliary containers within state parks.
Municipal Utilities; Authorizes municipality to transfer portion of its public utility earnings to its general fund; requires that such percentages be established or reestablished by local referendum, subject to majority vote; provides exception to percentage restrictions in event of disaster or emergency; authorizes such percentages to be established by passage of resolution, by four-fifths vote; requires such percentages to be repaid to general fund within specified time period; prohibits municipality from transferring portion of its public utility earnings in certain instances; prohibits ability of municipality to receive certain state funds if such prohibited transfer is effected; requires specified disclosure in budget & financial report of municipality.
