Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises
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SB 1202 — Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises
Last action — Chapter No. 2025-72
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on May 22, 2025.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises; Providing that a firefighter and his or her spouse and dependent children are eligible for certain insurance coverage if the firefighter is totally and permanently disabled during an official training exercise; providing a declaration of an important state interest, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 10 removed9 line(s) added, 10 removed.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2025 CS for SB 1202 20251202erBy 2the AnCommittee acton relatingGovernmental toOversight benefitsand forAccountability; firefighters injured during training exercises;
and Senator McClain 585-02817-25 20251202c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to benefits for firefighters injured during training exercises;
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2025 CS for SB 1202 20251202er585-02817-25 20251202c1 shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse until remarried, and for the dependent children, under the conditions outlined in this paragraph.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2025 CS for SB 1202 20251202er585-02817-25 20251202c1 training exercise in which the firefighter became totally and permanently disabled.
View plain text versions (3)
- S 1202 c1 View text pdf
- S 1202 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced S 1202 Filed pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill expands eligibility for health insurance benefits for firefighters to include those who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises.
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Section 112.191
or the injury must have occurred during an official→ or an unlawful act perpetrated by another, or the injury must have occurred during an official training exercise in which the firefighter became totally and permanently disabledThis change ensures that injuries occurring during training exercises are covered for health insurance benefits.
Action History
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Chapter No. 2025-72
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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CS passed; YEAS 116, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Placed on 3rd reading
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Read 2nd time
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025)
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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In Messages
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Immediately certified
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CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Read 2nd time
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/09/25
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/03/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Meeting cancelled
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On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/02/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time
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Now in Appropriations
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Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/25/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
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Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 03/11/25, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
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Introduced
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Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations
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Filed
Sponsors
- Stan McClain · Primary
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- McClain, Stan Republican
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (119)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ingoglia | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Smith, Carlos Guillermo | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Not Voting |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Not Voting |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Smith, Carlos Guillermo | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Not Voting |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | — | Not Voting |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1202 do?
- Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises; Providing that a firefighter and his or her spouse and dependent children are eligible for certain insurance coverage if the firefighter is totally and permanently disabled during an official training exercise; providing a declaration of an important state interest, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 1202?
- SB 1202 is sponsored by McClain, Stan (Republican) and Governmental Oversight and Accountability.
- What is the current status of SB 1202?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 1202?
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