SB 1444: Preemption to the State
GENERAL BILL by Martin
Preemption to the State; Providing for preemption of all matters relating to the regulation of religious services and gatherings; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion by adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, or other policies; prohibiting a local enforcement agency from denying the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an owner of residential or commercial structure based on noncompliance with Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances in certain circumstances; waiving sovereign immunity in accordance with specified laws, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 1/22/2026 Senate - Introduced
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/22/2026 Senate - Introduced
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building • Introduced |
