Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1748: Evidence in Civil Actions Relating to Firearms
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 1748 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Evidence in Civil Actions Relating to Firearms. Primary sponsor: Jay Trumbull (Republican), Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Commerce and Tourism.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Evidence in Civil Actions Relating to Firearms; Providing that the absence of certain mechanisms or features may not be used as evidence of a defective product design, negligence, a duty to warn, strict liability, or evidence to support similar claims, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Trumbull | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Judiciary | 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 Commerce and Tourism
- Now in Commerce and Tourism
- CS by Judiciary read 1st time
- Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS by Judiciary; YEAS 8 NAYS 3
- On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Introduced
- Referred to Judiciary; Commerce and Tourism; Rules
- Filed