Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1562: Security Deposits
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1562 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Security Deposits. Primary sponsor: Smith. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): 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.
Security Deposits; Prohibiting a security deposit paid in connection with a residential tenancy which is collected before occupancy from exceeding the equivalent of 1 month’s rent; prohibiting such security deposit that is paid during the term of the lease from exceeding a specified percentage of the equivalent of 1 month’s rent, etc.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | 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
- Died in Judiciary
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Introduced
- Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
- Filed