Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors
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SB 662 — Corporal Punishment

Last action — Died in Education Pre-K - 12

  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 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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 10% · 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 D).

  • Spreading across states

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Summary

Corporal Punishment; Prohibiting school district employees from using corporal punishment on public school students, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Education Pre-K - 12

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Judiciary; Rules

  4. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

civil-rights education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 662 do?
Corporal Punishment; Prohibiting school district employees from using corporal punishment on public school students, etc.
Who sponsors SB 662?
SB 662 is sponsored by Bernard, Mack (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 662?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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