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SB 262 — Trusts
Last action — Chapter No. 2025-159
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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 January 14, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 20, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Trusts; Revising how an authorized trustee may exercise the power to invade principal as an authorized trustee administering a trust; providing that property devised to or from a revocable trust which is devised, given, or distributed to a donee by a settlor during the settlor’s lifetime is treated as a satisfaction of devise to that donee if certain criteria are met; providing that homestead property transferred by one or both settlor spouses to a community property trust will not be treated as a change of ownership for the purposes of reassessing the property, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
182 added · 182 removed182 line(s) added, 182 removed.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 By the CommitteesCommittee on CommunityJudiciary; Affairs;
and Judiciary;Senator Berman 590-02004-25 2025262c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to trusts;
and Senator Berman 578-02303-25 2025262c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to trusts;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 “community property trust”;
In determining settlor intent with respect to a second trust or a modification of the first trust, the intent of a settlor of the first trust, a settlor of the second trust, andor the authorized trustee may be considered.Page 2 of 8 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 (2)considered. DISTRIBUTION FROM FIRST TRUST TO SECOND TRUST WHEN AUTHORIZED TRUSTEE HAS ABSOLUTE POWER TO INVADE.— (a) Unless a trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, an authorized trustee who has absolute power under the terms of the trust to invade its principal, referred to in this section as the “first trust,” to make current distributions to or for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries may instead exercise such power by modifying the terms of the first trust or by appointing all or part of the principal of the trust subject to such power in favor of a trustee of one or more other trusts, whether created under the same trust instrument as the first trust or a different trust instrument, including a trust instrument created for the purposes of exercising the power granted by this section, each referred to in this section as the “second trust,” for the current benefit of one or more of such beneficiaries only if:
(2) DISTRIBUTION FROM FIRST TRUST TO SECOND TRUST WHEN AUTHORIZED TRUSTEE HAS ABSOLUTE POWER TO INVADE.— (a) Unless a trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, an authorized trustee who has absolute power under the terms of the trust to invade its principal, referred to in this section as the “first trust,” to make current distributions to or for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries may instead exercise such power by modifying the terms of the first trust or by appointing all or part of the principal of the trust subject to such power in favor of a trustee of one or more other trusts, whether created under the same trust instrument as the first trust or a different trust instrument, including a trust instrument created for the purposes of exercising the power granted by this section, each referred to in this section as the “second trust,” for the current benefit of one or more of such beneficiaries only if:
(3) DISTRIBUTION FROM FIRST TRUST TO SECOND TRUST WHEN AUTHORIZED TRUSTEE DOES NOT HAVE ABSOLUTE POWER TO INVADE.— Unless the trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, an authorized trustee who has a power, other than an absolute power, under the terms of a first trust to invade principal to make current distributions to or for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries may instead exercise such power by modifying the terms of the first trust or by appointing all or part of the principal of the first trust subject to such power in favor of a trusteePage 3 of one8 orCODING: more second trusts.
If the authorized trustee Page 3 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 exercisestrustee suchof power:one or more second trusts.
If the authorized trustee exercises such power:
(4) DISTRIBUTION FROM FIRST TRUST TO SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST.— Page 4 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 TRUST.— (a) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3), unless the trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, an authorized trustee who has the power under the terms of a first trust to invade the principal of the first trust to make current distributions to or for the benefit of a beneficiary with a disability may instead exercise such power by modifying the terms of the first trust or by appointing all or part of the principal of the first trust in favor of a trustee of a second trust that is a supplemental needs trust if:
With respect to the exercise of the authorized trustee’s power to invade principal, asuch trust disclosure document will not commence a limitations period unless the trust disclosure document is provided after the effective date of the exercise of such power to invade principal by the authorized trustee.
(12) APPLICATION.—This section applies to all trusts that are governed by the laws of this state or that have a principal Page 5 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 are governed by the laws of this state or that have a principal place of administration within this state.
(b) The settlor or the trustee of the revocable trust declares in a contemporaneous writing that the gift or Page 6 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 declares in a contemporaneous writing that the gift or distribution is to be deducted from the devise or is in satisfaction of the devise.
736.151 Homestead property.— (3) A transfer of homestead property by one or both of the settlor spouses to a community property trust will not be Page 7 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 262 578-02303-25590-02004-25 2025262c22025262c1 settlor spouses to a community property trust will not be treated as a change of ownership for purposes of reassessing the property and instead qualifies as a change or transfer of legal or equitable title between spouses as described in s.
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The bill revises definitions and provisions related to authorized trustees and trusts, introduces new protections for successor trustees, and clarifies the treatment of property transfers in revocable trusts.
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736.04117
means a trustee, other than the settlor or a beneficiary, who has the power to invade the principal of a trust.→ means a trustee, other than the settlor or a beneficiary, who has the power to invade the principal of a trust. For the purposes of this section, an authorized trustee will not be considered a settlor of a second trust, even if the authorized trustee created the trust instrument governing the second trust or made a distribution of assets from the first trust to the second trust.The definition of 'authorized trustee' is clarified to exclude them from being considered a settlor of a second trust.
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736.04117
The authorized trustee’s notice under this subsection is not a trust disclosure document as defined in s. 736.1008(4) and does not limit the right of any beneficiary to object to the exercise of the authorized trustee’s power to invade principal except as otherwise provided in other applicable provisions of this code.→ The authorized trustee’s notice under this subsection is not a trust disclosure document as defined in s. 736.1008(4) and does not limit the right of any beneficiary to object to the exercise of the authorized trustee’s power to invade principal except as otherwise provided in other applicable provisions of this code. With respect to the exercise of the authorized trustee’s power to invade principal, a trust disclosure document will not commence a limitations period unless the trust disclosure document is provided after the effective date of the exercise of such power to invade principal by the authorized trustee.Clarifies that the notice regarding the power to invade principal by an authorized trustee will not start a limitation period unless provided after power exercise.
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736.08125
nothing in this section does not affect affects any liability of the prior trustee or the right of the successor trustee or any beneficiary to pursue an action or claim against the prior trustee.Corrects the language to properly state that the section affects the liability of prior trustees and the rights of successors.
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736.10085
An action or claim by a successor trustee or other person acting on behalf of the trust against a prior trustee is barred to the same extent that the action or claim would be barred if brought by the beneficiary whose interests are represented by the successor trustee or other person acting on behalf of the trust.
Establishes that claims against former trustees are barred similarly to claims by beneficiaries.
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736.1110
Property devised to or from a revocable trust which a settlor gave to a donee during the settlor’s lifetime or which is distributed from a revocable trust to a donee during the settlor’s lifetime is to be treated as a satisfaction of a devise to that donee, in whole or in part, upon the settlor’s death, if any of the following circumstances applies: ... This section applies to revocable trusts that become irrevocable on or after July 1, 2025.
Introduces a new provision that classifies property distributions during a settlor’s lifetime as satisfaction for devises.
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736.1502
and income from the property owned by a qualified trustee of a community property trust during the marriage of the settlor spouses.→ and income from the property owned by a qualified trustee of a community property trust during the marriage of the settlor spouses. The property owned by a community property trust pursuant to this part and the appreciation of and income from such property are shall be deemed.Clarifies the definition of 'community property' within the context of community property trusts.
Action History
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Chapter No. 2025-159
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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 114, 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 2)
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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, 03/27/25
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 25 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/19/25, 11:30 am, 412 Knott Building
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CS/CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
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Now in Rules
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Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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CS/CS 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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CS by Judiciary read 1st time
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Introduced
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Now in Community Affairs
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Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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CS by Judiciary; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/18/25, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
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Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
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Filed
Sponsors
- Lori Berman · Primary
- Judiciary · Primary
- Community Affairs · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Berman, Lori Democrat
- Judiciary
- Community Affairs
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (161)
161 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 161 →"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 |
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| Republican | 78 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
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 | 1 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ingoglia | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Fine | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ingoglia | — | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Not Voting |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 262 do?
- Trusts; Revising how an authorized trustee may exercise the power to invade principal as an authorized trustee administering a trust; providing that property devised to or from a revocable trust which is devised, given, or distributed to a donee by a settlor during the settlor’s lifetime is treated as a satisfaction of devise to that donee if certain criteria are met; providing that homestead property transferred by one or both settlor spouses to a community property trust will not be treated as a change of ownership for the purposes of reassessing the property, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 262?
- SB 262 is sponsored by Berman, Lori (Democrat), Judiciary, and Community Affairs.
- What is the current status of SB 262?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
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