Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1481: Housing for Veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1481 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Housing for Veterans. Primary sponsor: Dan Daley (Democratic), Mitch Rosenwald (Democratic), Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee, Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1602 (Ch. 2026-125).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Housing for Veterans; Establishes Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requires Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities & persons, to oversee specified aspects of pilot program; provides responsibilities of corporation for pilot program; requires contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of pilot program; authorizes certain landlords to apply to contracted program administrator to request funding from Vacancy Relief & Risk Mitigation Trust Fund; provides purpose of such trust fund; provides requirements to request funding from trust fund; requires certain case managers to assist contracted program administrator; requires contracted program administrator to maintain & provide certain documentation to corporation; requires entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizes corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, & documentation provided by specified entities; provides that funding for pilot program is awarded on first-come, first-served basis; authorizes corporation to suspend acceptance of applications; requires specified notice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Daley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Mitch Rosenwald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jose Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kim Daniels | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Lisa Dunkley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Christine Hunschofsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Leonard Spencer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Debra Tendrich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“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/SB 1602 (Ch. 2026-125)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
- 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
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