Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1662: Prohibited Preferences
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 1662 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibited Preferences. Primary sponsor: Stan McClain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibited Preferences; Prohibiting executive agencies from using racial or gender set-asides, preferences, or quotas when making certain decisions; revising factors local governments are authorized to consider in making decisions regarding local bids and contracts for public construction works; revising the criteria each agency uses to evaluate professional services; deleting a provision requiring consideration of minority and gender representation when making appointments to the statewide advisory board for the Florida Small Business Development Center Network; deleting provisions requiring that preferences be given to specified entities seeking to attract minority conventions to Florida, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan McClain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“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 Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Introduced
- Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- Filed