Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 643: Violations of Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 643 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Violations of Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence. Primary sponsor: Debra Tendrich (Democratic), Rachel Plakon (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Judiciary Committee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 277 (Ch. 2026-86).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Violations of Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence; Provides that person commits felony of third degree if such person commits violation of injunction or foreign protection order against victim after having been convicted of any assault, battery, or violation of injunction or foreign protection order against same victim; requires minimum term of imprisonment for such offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Tendrich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Rachel Plakon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Criminal Justice Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Berny Jacques | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Kiyan Michael | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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 Judiciary Committee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 277 (Ch. 2026-86)
- Now in Judiciary Committee
- Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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