Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1238: Residential Living Arrangements
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
SB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Residential Living Arrangements. Primary sponsor: Gayle Harrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Community Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Residential Living Arrangements; Providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing that a family community residence or transitional community residence constitutes a residential use allowed in specified zoning districts if certain requirements are met; providing that a proposed community residence may receive a reasonable accommodation if the sponsoring entity demonstrates that specified requirements are met; requiring that a recovery community be licensed or certified by a licensing or certifying entity, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Harrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 Community Affairs
- Introduced
- Referred to Community Affairs; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
- Filed