Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1171: Endangered or Threatened Marine Animals
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1171 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Endangered or Threatened Marine Animals. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Cross (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Endangered or Threatened Marine Animals; Prohibits collection & transportation of endangered or threatened marine animals from state waters; prohibits FWCC from issuing, renewing, or approving certain licenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Cross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Linda Chaney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Meg Weinberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed