Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1602: Housing for Veterans
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1602 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Housing for Veterans. Primary sponsor: Tommy Wright (Republican), Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-125.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Housing for Veterans; Creating the “Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program Act”; establishing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requiring a landlord to submit to the contracted program administrator required documentation within a specified time period to apply for funding; authorizing a landlord to apply for up to a specified dollar amount from the funds, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development | 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
- Chapter No. 2026-125
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
- Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (481141)
- In returning messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Amendment 481141 adopted
- Read 2nd time
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