Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 481: Public Nuisance Abatement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 481 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Nuisance Abatement. Primary sponsor: Erika Booth (Republican), Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 168 (Ch. 2026-145).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public Nuisance Abatement; Revises provisions relating to assessment & collection of fines for public nuisances; removes limit on total amount of fines that may be imposed on public nuisance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Booth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 SB 168 (Ch. 2026-145)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable by State Affairs Committee
- Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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