Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 216 — Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility

Last action — Died on Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility; Citing this act as the “Promoting Work, Deterring Fraud Act of 2026”; revising circumstances under which the Department of Commerce disqualifies claimants from reemployment assistance benefits; requiring the department to verify claimants’ identities before paying benefits; providing duties of the department, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on Calendar

  2. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  3. Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 11 NAYS 4

  4. On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/05/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  5. Now in Fiscal Policy

  6. Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 9 NAYS 5

  7. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 01/21/26, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Building

  8. Introduced

  9. Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

  10. Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 6 NAYS 2

  11. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 12/10/25, 11:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  12. Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy

  13. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Favorable

Passed 9 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9100
Democrat 0400
Total 9500
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Nay
Bernard, Mack Democrat Nay
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Nay
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Nay
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Nay
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 216 do?
Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility; Citing this act as the “Promoting Work, Deterring Fraud Act of 2026”; revising circumstances under which the Department of Commerce disqualifies claimants from reemployment assistance benefits; requiring the department to verify claimants’ identities before paying benefits; providing duties of the department, etc.
Who sponsors SB 216?
SB 216 is sponsored by McClain, Stan (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 216?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 216?
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