Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 296: Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence. Primary sponsor: Lori Berman (Democratic), Criminal Justice. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-91, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 298 (Ch. 2026-138).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence; Requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to consult with certain entities to conduct a feasibility study regarding a specified alert system; providing requirements for such alert system; authorizing victims of dating violence to apply to participate in the Attorney General’s address confidentiality program; requiring the Attorney General to designate certain entities to assist victims of dating violence applying to be address confidentiality program participants, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Berman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tracie Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gayle Harrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Barbara Sharief | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Smith | Co-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. 2026-91, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 298 (Ch. 2026-138)
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- In Messages
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