Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 896: School Safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 896 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: School Safety. Primary sponsor: Don Gaetz (Republican), Criminal Justice, Appropriations. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 757 (Ch. 2026-80).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
School Safety; Requiring sheriffs to assist public postsecondary educational institutions in implementing guardian programs under certain provisions; authorizing public postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the school guardian program; creating the offense of discharging a weapon or firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Appropriations | 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
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 757 (Ch. 2026-80)
- Substituted CS/CS/HB 757
- Read 2nd time
- Retained on Special Order Calendar
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
- CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 11 NAYS 6
- On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/24/26, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building
- CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
- Now in Appropriations
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