Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 838: Electronic Payments of Retail Installment Contracts
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 838 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic Payments of Retail Installment Contracts. Primary sponsor: Clay Yarborough (Republican), Commerce and Tourism. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Messages.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electronic Payments of Retail Installment Contracts; Defining the terms “ACH payment” and “electronic payment”; authorizing holders of retail installment contracts and their agents to collect fees for processing electronic payments made by motor vehicle retail buyers under certain circumstances, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Yarborough | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Commerce and Tourism | Primary 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
- Died in Messages
- In Messages
- Immediately certified
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Amendment(s) adopted (794450)
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Now in Rules
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