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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to criminal activity of insurance professionals; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; providing legislative findings; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process certain fingerprints; specifying procedures for submitting and processing such fingerprints; requiring persons submitting fingerprints to bear the cost of state and federal processing; providing for the cost of state processing of fingerprints; authorizing the department to exchange certain records with the Office of Insurance Regulation for certain purposes; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; providing that fingerprints may be submitted through a third-party vendor authorized by the department; requiring that the department conduct the state criminal history background checks; requiring that certain background checks be conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation; requiring that fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; requiring that the costs of fingerprint processing are borne by the person subject to the background checks; requiring the office to review the results of certain background checks and to make a certain determination; requiring that certain criminal history records be used by the office for certain purposes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new law requiring individuals involved in the organization, operation, or management of insurance companies in Florida, such as officers, employees, directors, or owners, to undergo state and federal criminal history background checks. The Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will accept and process fingerprints for these checks, and the costs associated with both state and federal processing, including the retention of fingerprints, will be borne by the individual submitting them. The FDLE can also exchange criminal history records with the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to help the OIR decide whether to issue or continue a certificate of authority, certification, or license for these insurance professionals to operate in the state. Fingerprints can be submitted directly or through authorized third-party vendors, and they must be entered into a statewide automated biometric identification system. This new law aims to protect Florida residents by ensuring that those involved in the insurance industry do not have a criminal background, and it takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1306 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1306/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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