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Introduced
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
In Committee
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the security services on religious premises; amending s. 493.6102, F.S.; exempting certain persons providing voluntary armed security services at churches or ecclesiastical or denominational organizations from specified requirements; providing requirements such persons must meet to qualify for the exemption; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statutes to create an exemption for individuals providing voluntary armed security services at religious premises, specifically churches or other religious organizations with an established place of worship. To qualify for this exemption, the person must: (1) hold a valid concealed weapon license, (2) provide security services only on the church's owned or leased property used for worship, education, or religious activities, and (3) receive no compensation beyond reimbursement for reasonable training or equipment expenses. The exemption means these volunteers will not need to meet the typical licensing and regulatory requirements for security services under Florida law. This provision appears designed to allow religious organizations to have armed volunteers protect their facilities without the burden of professional security service regulations, while still maintaining some basic safeguards through the concealed weapon license requirement. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (17)
Omar Blanco (R)*,
J.J. Grow (R)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Nathan Boyles (R),
Tom Fabricio (R),
Yvonne Hinson (D),
Johanna López (D),
Monique Miller (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Susan Plasencia (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Kevin Steele (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Bradford Yeager (R),
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95 |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095e.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095d.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095c.IPA.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095b.IPA.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095a.CRM.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/Analyses/h0095.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/95/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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