The Legislature adjourned, Sine Die, on Friday afternoon without the traditional Hankie Drop ceremony. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez announced a goal of coming back in mid-April for a Special Session to pass a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The exact dates have yet to be announced, though the 2026-2027 fiscal year begins July 1st. Governor DeSantis already called the Legislature into a Special Session beginning on April 20th to address issues related to congressional district reapportionment. He also intimated that he would call an additional special session to address proposed property tax reforms.
With a series of Special Sessions on the horizon, the Legislature spent the final days of Regular Session focused on policy issues, with many bills bouncing back and forth for negotiation between the chambers. In total, the Legislature passed 237 bills (including 44 local bills) out of the 1,896 bills filed this session.
For the 2026 Legislative Session, the Business Law Section worked with legislators on two pieces of legislation that passed the Legislature. Both bills now go to the Governor for his consideration.
- HB 797 – Nonprofit Corporations by Representative Kaylee Tuck (R-Sebring).
- HB 679 – Registration of Trademarks by Representative Sam Greco (R-Palm Coast).
Here are links to the House and Senate websites to easily track legislation, read final bill summaries, and find recorded links to watch committee meetings and Session floor activity.