Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1416: Elections During Emergencies
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 1416 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections During Emergencies. Primary sponsor: Tina Polsky (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Ethics and Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections During Emergencies; Requiring that elections, in the event of an emergency, be conducted in accordance with specified provisions and carried out in a certain manner; authorizing supervisors of elections to request approval from the Secretary of State to take specified actions under specified conditions; requiring that notice of a rescheduled election be posted on any social media account controlled by the supervisor or the supervisor’s office, on the affected county’s social media accounts, and a certain newspaper; requiring the Division of Elections to adopt by rule a statewide election emergency contingency plan, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Polsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Mack Bernard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 Ethics and Elections
- Introduced
- Referred to Ethics and Elections; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy
- Filed