Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1277: Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property
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 1277 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property. Primary sponsor: Chip LaMarca (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Ways & Means Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property ; Conforms provisions to proposed amendments made to State Constitution which prohibit levying ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property by counties, school districts, & municipalities; removes provisions relating to property appraiser's assessments & effect of determinations by value adjustment boards; repeals provisions relating to extending date for filing tangible personal property tax returns; repeals provisions relating to erroneous returns & estimates of assessment when no return is filed; repeals provisions relating to tax returns to show all exemptions & claims; repeals provisions relating to exemption of renewable energy source devices; repeals provisions relating to exemption for tangible personal property; repeals provisions relating to uncollectible personal property taxes & correction of tax roll; repeals provisions relating to attachment of tangible personal property in case of removal; provides transitional provision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip LaMarca | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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 Ways & Means Committee
- Now in Ways & Means Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Referred to Ways & Means Committee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed