Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 272: Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older
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 272 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older. Primary sponsor: Mack Bernard (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Finance and Tax.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older; Expanding the homestead exemption for persons 65 years and older to include a total exemption of homestead property from ad valorem taxation, other than for school district levies, for certain persons whose household income does not exceed a certain amount; authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Bernard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Barbara Sharief | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 Finance and Tax
- Introduced
- Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules
- Filed