Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 270: Homestead Property Exemption for Persons Age 65 or Older
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
SJR 270 is a joint resolution introduced in the Florida Senate on October 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Homestead Property Exemption for Persons Age 65 or Older. Primary sponsor: Mack Bernard (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Finance and Tax.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Homestead Property Exemption for Persons Age 65 or Older; Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to create a total exemption of homestead property from ad valorem taxation, other than school district levies, for persons 65 years of age or older who have owned and maintained the property as their permanent residence for at least 5 years and whose household income does not exceed a certain amount, adjusted annually by the cost-of-living index, and to provide an effective date, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Bernard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Barbara Sharief | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 Finance and Tax
- Introduced
- Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules
- Filed