Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1168: Background Screenings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1168 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Background Screenings. Primary sponsor: Erin Grall (Republican), Health Policy, Fiscal Policy. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1069 (Ch. 2026-114).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Background Screenings; Providing that, effective on a specified date, an independent sanctioning authority is deemed to be a qualified entity for the purpose of participating in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; requiring qualified entities to designate a user administrator for a specified purpose; prohibiting certain persons from denying or failing to acknowledge certain criminal history records that have been expunged or sealed, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Grall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Health Policy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Fiscal Policy | 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 CS/CS/HB 1069 (Ch. 2026-114)
- Substituted CS/CS/HB 1069
- Read 2nd time
- CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/09/26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS/CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Now in Fiscal Policy
- Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 02/18/26, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building
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