Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1589: Family Law Proceedings
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 1589 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Law Proceedings. Primary sponsor: Fentrice Driskell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): 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.
Family Law Proceedings; Requires court reporter to transcribe certain proceedings or requires audio recording; provides that either party in dissolution of marriage proceeding may request jury trial; requires judge to make specific findings concerning certain allegations if party against whom allegations were made retains parental responsibility; creates pilot project in specified judicial circuit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentrice Driskell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed