Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 52: Security Services at Places of Worship
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 52 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on September 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Security Services at Places of Worship. Primary sponsor: Don Gaetz (Republican), Criminal Justice. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-46.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Security Services at Places of Worship; Providing an exemption from licensure requirements for certain volunteers who provide armed security services for places of worship, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosalind Osgood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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. 2026-46
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- CS passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 1
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- In Messages
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