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Introduced
09/23/2025
09/23/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to habitual traffic offender designation; providing a short title; amending s. 322.264, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "habitual traffic offender"; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Isaiah's Law," revises the definition of a "habitual traffic offender" in Florida by expanding the types of offenses that can lead to this designation. Previously, a habitual traffic offender was someone with three or more convictions within a five-year period for offenses like failing to stop and render aid after a crash or driving a commercial vehicle with a disqualified license. This bill adds driving a motor vehicle without a valid license, a violation of section 322.03, to the list of offenses that count towards habitual offender status, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2026-53 (on 04/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35 |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/Analyses/h0035z1.CRM.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/Analyses/h0035z.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/BillText/er/PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/Analyses/h0035b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/Analyses/h0035a.SAC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/Analyses/h0035.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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