Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1239: Sexual Assault Education and Support
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1239 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Assault Education and Support. Primary sponsor: Ashley Gantt (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sexual Assault Education and Support; Requires school districts to appoint districtwide sexual assault response liaison; establishes Safe Students & Survivors Grant Program; revises required health instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 to include instruction on sexual assault prevention & consent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Gantt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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 Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed