Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 435: Placement of Child in Certified Domestic Violence Center
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 435 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Placement of Child in Certified Domestic Violence Center. Primary sponsor: Daryl Campbell (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Human Services Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Placement of Child in Certified Domestic Violence Center; Provides that certified domestic violence center may be considered placement priority for child; provides that DCF does not have to provide home study to court if placing child in certified domestic violence center; authorizes court to place child & his or her proposed legal custodian in certified domestic violence center; provides that placement of minor in certified domestic violence center constitutes at-risk placement; authorizes certified domestic violence center to serve as temporary legal residence for minor; waiving preliminary home study requirements; provides that department is not required to conduct in-person home study of certified domestic violence center; provides construction; prohibits department from compelling minor to return to previously approved residence if certain conditions are met; requires court to consider totality of circumstances & not make certain assumptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Fentrice Driskell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mike Gottlieb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Mitch Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“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 Human Services Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Human Services Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
- Filed