Florida House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: March 13, 2026.
Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders.
Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders; Provides respondent has right to be represented by an attorney in risk protection order proceeding & right to have counsel appointed if he or she is indigent & desires representation; authorizes appointed private attorney to be compensated; requires specified notice to respondent; authorizes public defender or regional counsel to represent respondent in specified circumstances; specifies a compensation limitation for appointed private counsel.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-13 | Status | failed |
| 2026-03-13 | Latest Action | House - Died in Justice Budget Subcommittee |