Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1459: Serving as Personal Representative After a Felony Conviction
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 1459 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Serving as Personal Representative After a Felony Conviction. Primary sponsor: Ashley Gantt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Serving as Personal Representative After a Felony Conviction; Creates exception to allow person convicted of felony who is not currently incarcerated to serve as personal representative if they have specified relationship to deceased; requires court to consider certain criteria when determining if such person may serve as personal representative.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Gantt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
“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 Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed