Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 516: Domestic Violence Centers
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 516 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Domestic Violence Centers. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Domestic Violence Centers; Prohibiting the Department of Children and Families from deeming the results of a home study unfavorable under certain circumstances; prohibiting the removal of a child from certain placement due to the child and his or her custodian or parent temporarily residing in a certified domestic violence center if certain requirements are met; prohibiting a court from making a certain finding solely due to a parent temporarily residing in a certified domestic violence center, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ileana Garcia | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“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; Judiciary; Rules
- Filed