Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1316: Injunctions for Protection Against Marriage Fraud
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 1316 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Injunctions for Protection Against Marriage Fraud. Primary sponsor: Clay Yarborough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Injunctions for Protection Against Marriage Fraud; Defining the term “marriage fraud”; creating a cause of action for an injunction for protection in cases of marriage fraud; authorizing a person who is the victim of marriage fraud to file a petition for such an injunction, regardless of any other available or pending petition, complaint, or cause of action; prohibiting the clerk of the court from charging a filing fee for such petitions; requiring a court to set a hearing upon the filing of such petition, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Yarborough | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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
- Introduced
- Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
- Filed