Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 608 — Vacation Rentals

Last action — Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 658

  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 November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Vacation Rentals; (THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/658 & 608) Requiring applicants or licensees seeking to obtain or renew a license to operate a vacation rental to install a pool safety feature if a pool is located on the vacation rental property; authorizing the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to suspend or revoke a license and fine the licensee if a vacation rental is not in compliance

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 658

  2. CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  3. CS combines this bill with SB 658

  4. On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 01/27/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building --Fav/CS Combined

  5. Introduced

  6. Referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Rules

  7. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 608 do?
Vacation Rentals; (THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/658 & 608) Requiring applicants or licensees seeking to obtain or renew a license to operate a vacation rental to install a pool safety feature if a pool is located on the vacation rental property; authorizing the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to suspend or revoke a license and fine the licensee if a vacation rental is not in compliance
Who sponsors SB 608?
SB 608 is sponsored by Smith, Carlos Guillermo (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 608?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 608?
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