Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1211: Military Affairs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1211 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Military Affairs. Primary sponsor: Jon Albert (Republican), Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2026-92).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Military Affairs; Revises authorization to be granted leave of absence for military service to include Coast Guard; clarifies provision relating to leaves of absence for all state officers & employees for reserve or guard training; authorizes local governments to provide additional leave of absence for officers & employees for reserve or guard training; specifies that authorization for leave of absence for public officials & state employees to perform active military service for specified timeframe is based on single order; removes DMA positions from compulsory participation in SMS Class; provides that participation in such class for all other members employed within DMA is separately governed by specified provision; revises eligibility for Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program to include traditional drilling guardsmen on state active duty or specified federal duty & their eligible beneficiaries demonstrating valid financial need; requires requests for assistance to be reviewed, processed, & approved by Florida National Guard Foundation's board of directors; requires requests for assistance to be reviewed & evaluated based on specified criteria; requires board to annually review bylaws that govern such program; requires board to provide report to DMA to be approved by Adjutant General.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Albert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Erika Booth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Danny Nix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2026-92)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
- Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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