Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 828 — Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors

Last action — Died in Judiciary

  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 December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors; Providing that contractors providing public transit services and their employees or agents are deemed agents of the state for purposes of sovereign immunity, etc.

Bill Text

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56 added · 59 removed

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 828 By Senator Leek 7-00908-26 2026828__ A bill to be entitled An act related to sovereign immunity for public transit contractors;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 828 By the Committee on Transportation;
and Senator Leek 596-02688-26 2026828c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to sovereign immunity for public transit contractors;
providing that contractors operating public transit services and their employees, agents, or subcontractors are deemed agents of the state, agency, or subdivision for which they provide public transit services for purposes of sovereign immunity;
providing that contractors providing public transit services and their employees or agents are deemed agents of the state for purposes of sovereign immunity;
any nonprofit independent college or Page 1 of 2 CODING:
any nonprofit independent college or university located and chartered in this state which owns or operates an accredited medical school, and its employees or Page 1 of 2 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 828 7-00908-26 2026828__ university located and chartered in this state which owns or operates an accredited medical school, and its employees or agents, when providing patient services pursuant to paragraph (10)(g) (10)(f);
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 828 596-02688-26 2026828c1 agents, when providing patient services pursuant to paragraph (10)(g) (10)(f);
(10) (f) For purposes of this section, a contractor operating public transit services under a contract with the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions, or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of a contractor providing such services, is deemed an agent of the state, agency, or subdivision while acting within the scope of and pursuant to guidelines established in such contract or by rule.
(10) (f) For purposes of this section, a contractor or any of its employees or agents providing public transit services under a contract with a state agency or subdivision is considered an agent of the state while acting within the scope of and pursuant to guidelines established in such contract or by rule.
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Action History

  1. Died in Judiciary

  2. Now in Judiciary

  3. CS by Transportation read 1st time

  4. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  5. CS by Transportation; YEAS 6 NAYS 2

  6. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  7. Introduced

  8. Referred to Transportation; Judiciary; Rules

  9. 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 828 do?
Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors; Providing that contractors providing public transit services and their employees or agents are deemed agents of the state for purposes of sovereign immunity, etc.
Who sponsors SB 828?
SB 828 is sponsored by Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 828?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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