Florida - Session 2026
Title: Termination of Rental Agreement by Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking
Termination of Rental Agreement by Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking; Prohibits landlord from evicting tenant or terminating rental agreement because tenant or tenant's minor child is victim of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking; specifies that rental agreement may not contain certain provisions; authorizes victim of such actual or threatened violence or stalking to terminate rental agreement; requires certain documentation & written notice to landlord; provides for liability for rent for both tenant & perpetrator, if applicable; specifies that tenant does not forfeit certain money paid to landlord for terminating rental agreement; requires landlord to change locks of dwelling unit within specified time period; authorizes tenant to change locks of dwelling unit; prohibits certain actions by landlord; authorizes filing of civil action & award of damages, fees, & costs; prohibits waiver of certain provisions.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-13 | Status | failed |
| 2026-03-13 | Latest Action | House - Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CS/CS/CS/SB 212 | Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators | enacted |
| CS/CS/HB 1153 | Juvenile Justice | enacted |
| SB 100 | Florida Statutes | enacted |
| CS/CS/CS/HB 399 | Land Use and Development Regulations | enacted |
| CS/SB 1004 | Domestic Animals | enrolled |
| CS/CS/CS/SB 1690 | Child Care and Early Learning Services | enrolled |
| CS/SB 296 | Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence | enrolled |
| SB 594 | Local Housing Assistance Plans | enrolled |