Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 362: Reports of Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect
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 362 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reports of Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect. Primary sponsor: Tommy Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reports of Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect; Requiring the central abuse hotline to electronically transfer certain reports to the appropriate county sheriff’s office or local law enforcement agency; requiring the central abuse hotline to accept certain reports and immediately notify the Department of Children and Families to ensure that an onsite protective investigation is promptly initiated; prohibiting the department from returning a child to the custody of the child’s parent unless certain actions are taken and determinations are made by the court, 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 Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- Introduced
- Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
- Filed