Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 988: Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species
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 988 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on December 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species. Primary sponsor: Ileana Garcia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Environment and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species; Citing this act as the “Marine and Aquatic Native Threatened Animal Protection Act”; prohibiting the taking, possession, transportation, or exportation of endangered, threatened, or vulnerable aquatic animal species from state waters for certain purposes; prohibiting the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from issuing, renewing, or approving certain licenses; providing penalties, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ileana Garcia | Primary 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 Environment and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- Filed