Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 278: Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems
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 278 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems. Primary sponsor: Tommy Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 279 (Ch. 2025-60).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems; Providing enhanced criminal penalties for a specified violation relating to the use of emergency communications services which results in bodily injury or property damage; requiring courts to order restitution for certain violations; providing requirements for such restitution, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 279 (Ch. 2025-60)
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Introduced
- Referred to Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Rules
- Filed