Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1221: Department of Financial Services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1221 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Financial Services. Primary sponsor: Chip LaMarca (Republican), Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, State Administration Budget Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1452 (Ch. 2026-174), CS/CS/HB 1311 (Ch. 2026-132).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Financial Services; Revises provisions related to DFS including financial subsystems, warrants, firefighter employment, , My Safe Florida Home & Condominium Programs, payments, coordinating council, licensing & examination, fire safety, fire codes, licensee requirements, deferred payment processors, public adjusters, bail bonds, abandoned & unclaimed property, & legal tender.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip LaMarca | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Insurance & Banking Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Administration Budget Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Buchanan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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/CS/CS/SB 1452 (Ch. 2026-174), CS/CS/HB 1311 (Ch. 2026-132)
- 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 Commerce Committee
- Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
- Added to Commerce Committee agenda
- Now in Commerce Committee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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