Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1535: Crimes Evidencing Prejudice Against Disabled Adults
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 1535 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes Evidencing Prejudice Against Disabled Adults. Primary sponsor: Meg Weinberger (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Crimes Evidencing Prejudice Against Disabled Adults; Requires reclassification of penalty for crime if commission of crime evidences prejudice based on victim being disabled adult.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Weinberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Bill Partington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“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 Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed