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SB 1580 — Illegal Gaming

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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed Senate

    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 6 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates regulations and penalties around illegal gaming in Florida.

This legislation modifies penalties for illegal gambling, allows certain individuals to request employment waivers with the gaming commission, and updates standards for gaming practices. It also enables veterans' organizations to clarify the legality of gaming machines before purchasing.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect employment opportunities for certain individuals in the gaming industry by allowing waiver requests.

Summary

Illegal Gaming; Repealing a provision relating to penalties and violations related to illegal gambling; authorizing a person who is ineligible for employment with the commission to submit a waiver request to the commission asking to be considered eligible for employment if the person possesses certain expertise or experience; revising the standards of conduct for current and former commissioners and employees of the commission; authorizing a slot machine licensee to apply to the commission to change the location of its designated slot machine gaming area under certain circumstances; providing criminal penalties for persons who stake, bet, or wager any money or other thing of value upon the result of certain games, contests, matches, races, or sports if such persons have knowledge that the outcome of the games, contests, matches, races, or sports is prearranged or predetermined; revising the criminal penalties for persons who rent or lease a house for gambling purposes, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 By the Committees on Rules;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 By the Committee on Regulated Industries;
and Regulated Industries;
and Senator Martin 580-02716-26 20261580c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to illegal gaming;
and Senator Martin 595-03402-26 20261580c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to illegal gaming;
prohibiting such persons from accepting Page 1 of 123 CODING:
prohibiting such persons from accepting Page 1 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 employment or compensation from or engaging in any business activity with certain persons or entities for a specified timeframe;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 employment or compensation from or engaging in any business activity with certain persons or entities for a specified timeframe;
prohibiting the commission from denying a veterans’ Page 2 of 123 CODING:
prohibiting the commission from denying a veterans’ Page 2 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 service organization’s petition that is validly requested;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 service organization’s petition that is validly requested;
551.114, F.S.;
authorizing a slot machine licensee to apply to the commission to change the location of its designated slot machine gaming area under certain circumstances;
requiring the licensed pari-mutuel permitholder to submit to the commission a survey indicating specified information;
providing that the commission is responsible for approving or denying the application to change the location of the designated slot machine gaming area;
requiring a slot machine licensee to apply to the commission using forms adopted by the commission;
requiring the commission to examine the application and approve or deny the application within a specified timeframe;
authorizing Page 3 of 123 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 the commission to adopt rules;
amending s.
revising the criminal penalties for persons who keep a gambling house or are agents or employees of a keeper of a gambling house, respectively;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 revising the criminal penalties for persons who keep a gambling house or are agents or employees of a keeper of a gambling house, respectively;
providing that violations of certain laws are deemed immediate and serious dangers to Page 4 of 123 CODING:
providing that violations of certain laws are deemed immediate and serious dangers to public health, safety, and welfare;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 public health, safety, and welfare;
providing criminal penalties for persons who play, engage in, operate, conduct, or promote Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering;
providing criminal penalties for Page 4 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 persons who play, engage in, operate, conduct, or promote Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering;
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revising the criminal penalties for persons convicted of a second or subsequent violation in connection with lotteries;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 connection with lotteries;
defining the term “parts thereof”;
defining the Page 5 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 term “parts thereof”;
prohibiting persons from knowingly and willfully making or disseminating materially false or misleading statements or Page 6 of 123 CODING:
prohibiting persons from knowingly and willfully making or disseminating materially false or misleading statements or information regarding the legality of a slot machine or device to facilitate the sale of such slot machine or device;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 information regarding the legality of a slot machine or device to facilitate the sale of such slot machine or device;
authorizing a criminal justice agency having custody of excess slot machines related to a legal proceeding or ongoing criminal investigation to destroy such machines if the criminal justice agency takes certain actions;
authorizing a criminal justice agency having custody of excess slot machines related to a legal proceeding or ongoing criminal investigation to destroy such Page 6 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 machines if the criminal justice agency takes certain actions;
defining the Page 7 of 123 CODING:
defining the term “illegal gambling”;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 term “illegal gambling”;
providing legislative findings and intent;
providing applicability;
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providing that a person or entity that surrenders a gaming device does not have any rights to the property in any of the devices surrendered;
providing that a person or entity that surrenders a gaming device does not have any rights of the property inside the slot machine;
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authorizing the commission to enter into memoranda of understanding with other criminal justice agencies to administer the program;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 with other criminal justice agencies to administer the program;
providing effective dates.
providing an effective date.
Subsection (5) of section 16.71, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Subsection (5) of section 16.71, Florida Page 8 of 120 CODING:
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16.712 Florida Gaming Control Commission authorizations, duties, and responsibilities.— Page 9 of 123 CODING:
16.712 Florida Gaming Control Commission authorizations, duties, and responsibilities.— (3) By December 1 of each year, the commission shall make an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 (3) By December 1 of each year, the commission shall make an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Paragraph (d) is added to subsection (2) of section 16.713, Florida Statutes, to read:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 section 16.713, Florida Statutes, to read:
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If the commission approves the waiver request, the person is eligible for employment with the commission.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 commission approves the waiver request, the person is eligible for employment with the commission.
Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 16.715, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 (c) of subsection (2) of section 16.715, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
A commissioner or an employee may attend conferences, along with associated meals and events that are generally available to all conference participants, without payment of any Page 11 of 123 CODING:
A commissioner or an employee may attend conferences, along with associated meals and events that are generally available to all conference participants, without payment of any fees in addition to the conference fee.
Additionally, while attending a conference, a commissioner or an employee may attend meetings, meals, or events that are not sponsored, in whole or in part, by any representative of any person regulated by the commission and that are limited to commissioners or employees only, committee members, or speakers if the commissioner or employee is a member of a committee of the association of regulatory agencies which organized the conference or is a speaker at the conference.
It is not a violation of this subparagraph for a commissioner or an employee to attend a conference for which conference participants who are employed by a person regulated by the commission have paid a higher conference registration fee than the commissioner or employee, or to attend a meal or event that is generally available to all conference participants without payment of any fees in addition Page 11 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 fees in addition to the conference fee.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 to the conference fee and that is sponsored, in whole or in part, by a person regulated by the commission.
Additionally, while attending a conference, a commissioner or an employee may attend meetings, meals, or events that are not sponsored, in whole or in part, by any representative of any person regulated by the commission and that are limited to commissioners or employees only, committee members, or speakers if the commissioner or employee is a member of a committee of the association of regulatory agencies which organized the conference or is a speaker at the conference.
It is not a violation of this subparagraph for a commissioner or an employee to attend a conference for which conference participants who are employed by a person regulated by the commission have paid a higher conference registration fee than the commissioner or employee, or to attend a meal or event that is generally available to all conference participants without payment of any fees in addition to the conference fee and that is sponsored, in whole or in part, by a person regulated by the commission.
While employed, and for 2 years after service as a commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the commission, a commissioner, an employee, or a relative living in Page 12 of 123 CODING:
While employed, and for 2 years after service as a commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the commission, a commissioner, an employee, or a relative living in the same household as a commissioner or an employee may not have any financial interest, other than shares in a mutual fund, in any person regulated by the commission;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 the same household as a commissioner or an employee may not have any financial interest, other than shares in a mutual fund, in any person regulated by the commission;
For the purposes of this subsection, the term “relative” has the same meaning as in s.
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A commissioner or an employee may not directly or indirectly, through staff or other means, solicit anything of value from any person regulated by the commission, or from any business entity that, whether directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or a subsidiary of any person regulated by the commission, or from any party appearing in a proceeding considered by the commission in the last 2 years.
A commissioner or an employee may not directly or indirectly, through staff or other means, solicit anything of value from any person regulated by the commission, or from any business entity that, whether directly or indirectly, is an Page 13 of 120 CODING:
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Hold a permit or license issued under chapter 550, or a Page 14 of 123 CODING:
Hold a permit or license issued under chapter 550, or a license issued under chapter 551 or chapter 849;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 license issued under chapter 551 or chapter 849;
Be a bingo game operator or an employee of a bingo game operator.
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20.055 Agency inspectors general.— (1) As used in this section, the term:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 20.055 Agency inspectors general.— (1) As used in this section, the term:
Before purchasing or installing a game or machine on the premises of any veterans’ service organization granted a federal charter under Title 36, U.S.C., or a division, department, post, or chapter of such organization, for which an alcoholic beverage license has been issued, the organization may petition the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a declaratory statement under s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 on the premises of any veterans’ service organization granted a federal charter under Title 36, U.S.C., or a division, department, post, or chapter of such organization, for which an alcoholic beverage license has been issued, the organization may petition the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a declaratory statement under s.
120.565 on whether the operation of such game Page 16 of 123 CODING:
120.565 on whether the operation of such game or machine is authorized under this section or is a violation of this section or chapter 849.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 or machine is authorized under this section or is a violation of this section or chapter 849.
(b) A petition for a declaratory statement made pursuant to paragraph (a) is deemed complete if it provides the information required for the commission to issue the declaratory statement and is accompanied by the specifications, including all pertinent information and documentation and access to hardware and associated software by the commission’s contracted testing lab, for the type of game or machine that the organization will purchase or install or has already installed on the premises.
(b) A petition for a declaratory statement made pursuant to paragraph (a) is deemed complete if it provides the information required for the commission to issue the declaratory statement Page 16 of 120 CODING:
The declaratory statement issued under this subsection is valid only for the game or machine for which it is requested and is invalid if the specifications for the game or the machine have been changed.
(c) A declaratory statement issued under this subsection is binding on the commission and may be introduced in any subsequent proceedings relating to the game or machine for which the declaratory statement is requested as evidence of a good faith effort to comply with this section or chapter 849.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 (d) This subsection does not prevent the commission or any other criminal justice agency as defined in s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 and is accompanied by the specifications, including all pertinent information and documentation and access to hardware and associated software by the commission’s contracted testing lab, for the type of game or machine that the organization will purchase or install or has already installed on the premises.
The declaratory statement issued under this subsection is valid only for the game or machine for which it is requested and is invalid if the specifications for the game or the machine have been changed.
(c) A declaratory statement issued under this subsection is binding on the commission and may be introduced in any subsequent proceedings relating to the game or machine for which the declaratory statement is requested as evidence of a good faith effort to comply with this section or chapter 849.
(d) This subsection does not prevent the commission or any other criminal justice agency as defined in s.
fee.— (6) (b) The commission may deny, revoke, or refuse to renew any slot machine occupational license if the applicant for such license or the licensee has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state, in any other state, or under the laws of the United States if such felony or misdemeanor is related to gambling or bookmaking as described in s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 (b) The commission may deny, revoke, or refuse to renew any slot machine occupational license if the applicant for such license or the licensee has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state, in any other state, or under the laws of the United States if such felony or misdemeanor is related to gambling or bookmaking as described in s.
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The standard of review applicable to the commission under this paragraph is whether the commission’s action was an abuse of discretion.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 whether the commission’s action was an abuse of discretion.
Subsection (4) of section 551.114, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
551.114 Slot machine gaming areas.— (4)(a) Designated slot machine gaming areas must be located at the address specified in the licensed permitholder’s slot machine license issued for fiscal year 2020-2021.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a slot machine licensee may apply to the commission to change the location of its designated slot machine gaming area if all of the following apply:
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The location of the designated slot machine gaming area is in the same county as the address specified in the licensed permitholder’s slot machine license issued for fiscal year 2020- 2021.
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The location of the designated slot machine gaming area is within 1,320 feet on a straight line of any outermost boundary of the licensed permitholder’s designated slot machine gaming area as of January 1, 2026.
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The designated slot machine gaming area is at a location where the licensed permitholder is authorized to conduct pari- mutuel wagering activities pursuant to the licensed permitholder’s valid pari-mutuel permit.
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The location is owned by the licensed pari-mutuel permitholder.
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The location is approved under the zoning regulations of the county or municipality where the permitted slot machine gaming area is to be located as a planned development use, consistent with the comprehensive plan.
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The location does not violate any of the provisions of any tribal-state gaming compact with a federally recognized Indian tribe located within this state pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C.
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(c) Before submitting an application to the commission to change the location of the designated slot machine gaming area, the licensed pari-mutuel permitholder must submit a survey indicating the existing location of the designated slot machine gaming area and the proposed location of the new designated slot machine gaming area.
(d) The commission is responsible for approving or denying the application to change the location of the designated slot machine gaming area.
A slot machine licensee must apply to the commission using forms adopted by the commission.
The commission shall examine the application and approve or deny the change of location of the designated slot machine gaming area within the timeframes required by s.
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The commission may adopt rules to implement this subsection.
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893.135(1), (b) Arson, (c) Sexual battery, (d) Robbery, (e) Burglary, Page 20 of 123 CODING:
893.135(1), (b) Arson, (c) Sexual battery, (d) Robbery, (e) Burglary, (f) Kidnapping, (g) Escape, (h) Aggravated child abuse, (i) Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled Page 18 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 (f) Kidnapping, (g) Escape, (h) Aggravated child abuse, (i) Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult, (j) Aircraft piracy, (k) Unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb, (l) Carjacking, (m) Home-invasion robbery, (n) Aggravated stalking, (o) Murder of another human being, (p) Aggravated fleeing or eluding with serious bodily injury or death, (q) Resisting an officer with violence to his or her person, or (r) Felony that is an act of terrorism or is in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including a felony under s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 adult, (j) Aircraft piracy, (k) Unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb, (l) Carjacking, (m) Home-invasion robbery, (n) Aggravated stalking, (o) Murder of another human being, (p) Aggravated fleeing or eluding with serious bodily injury or death, (q) Resisting an officer with violence to his or her person, or (r) Felony that is an act of terrorism or is in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including a felony under s.
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Subsections (1) and (2) of section 838.12, Florida Statutes, are amended, and subsection (3) is added to that section, to read:
838.12 Bribery in athletic contests.— (1) A person who Whoever gives, promises, offers or Page 19 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 Florida Statutes, are amended, and subsection (3) is added to that section, to read:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 conspires to give, promise or offer, to anyone who participates or expects to participate in any professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport;
838.12 Bribery in athletic contests.— (1) A person who Whoever gives, promises, offers or conspires to give, promise or offer, to anyone who participates or expects to participate in any professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport;
or any owner, manager, coach or trainer of, or any relative of, or any person having any direct, indirect, remote or possible connection with, any team, individual, participant or prospective participant in any such Page 22 of 123 CODING:
or any owner, manager, coach or trainer of, or any relative of, or any person having any direct, indirect, remote or possible connection with, any team, individual, participant or prospective participant in any such professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport, or the officials aforesaid;
who in any way solicits, receives or accepts, or agrees to receive or accept, or who conspires to receive or accept, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or Page 20 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 any valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or agreement whatsoever, with intent to lose or cause to be lost any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to limit his, her, their or any person’s or any team’s margin of victory in any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to fix or throw any game, contest, match, race or sport, commits shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
who in any way solicits, receives or accepts, or agrees to receive or accept, or who conspires to receive or accept, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or any valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or agreement whatsoever, with intent to lose or cause to be lost any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to limit his, her, their or any person’s or any team’s margin of victory in any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to fix or throw any game, contest, match, race or sport, commits shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Section 11.
843.08 False personation.—A person who falsely assumes or pretends to be a firefighter, a sheriff, an officer of the Florida Highway Patrol, an officer of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, an officer of the Department of Financial Services, any personnel or representative of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, any personnel or Page 23 of 123 CODING:
843.08 False personation.—A person who falsely assumes or pretends to be a firefighter, a sheriff, an officer of the Florida Highway Patrol, an officer of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, an officer of the Department of Financial Services, any personnel or representative of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, any personnel or representative of the Division of Criminal Investigations, an officer of the Department of Corrections, a correctional probation officer, a deputy sheriff, a state attorney or an assistant state attorney, a statewide prosecutor or an assistant Page 21 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 statewide prosecutor, a state attorney investigator, a coroner, a police officer, a lottery special agent or lottery investigator, a beverage enforcement agent, a school guardian as described in s.
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849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.— (1) A person who, Whoever by herself or himself, her or his servant, clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps, exercises, or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming Page 22 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.— (1) A person who, Whoever by herself or himself, her or his servant, clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps, exercises, or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter, or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any place of which she or he may directly or indirectly have charge, control, or management, either exclusively or with others, procures, suffers, or permits any person to play for money or other valuable thing at any game whatever, whether heretofore prohibited or not, commits the offense of keeping a gambling house.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter, or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any place of which she or he may directly or indirectly have charge, control, or management, either exclusively or with others, procures, suffers, or permits any person to play for money or other valuable thing at any game whatever, whether heretofore prohibited or not, commits the offense of keeping a gambling house.
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Participate in a course of conduct in providing any service, product, or material benefit in the furtherance of a violation of subsection (1).
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849.01 or act on behalf of any person in the violation of s.
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(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a person commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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corporate shielding prohibited.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:
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(e) “Licensee” means a holder of a license.
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(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a licensee is subject to a fine of up to $75,000 for a violation of s.
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Section 17.
Section 16.
849.03 Renting or leasing house for gambling purposes.— (1) A person who Whoever, whether as owner or agent, knowingly rents or leases to another a house, room, booth, tent, shelter, or place for the purpose of gaming commits:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 849.03 Renting or leasing house for gambling purposes.— (1) A person who Whoever, whether as owner or agent, knowingly rents or leases to another a house, room, booth, tent, shelter, or place for the purpose of gaming commits:
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(b) “Internet sports wagering” means to stake, bet, or wager money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial or contest of skill, speed, power, or endurance of human or beast, other than pari-mutuel wagering conducted pursuant to Page 28 of 120 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 (b) “Internet sports wagering” means to stake, bet, or wager money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial or contest of skill, speed, power, or endurance of human or beast, other than pari-mutuel wagering conducted pursuant to chapter 550, which is available on the Internet and accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or other similar access device.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 chapter 550, which is available on the Internet and accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or other similar access device.
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(5) This section does not apply to participation in, or the conduct of, any gaming activities authorized under s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 (5) This section does not apply to participation in, or the conduct of, any gaming activities authorized under s.
Section 19.
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Section 20.
Section 19.
(d) Aid or assist in the setting up, promoting, or conducting of any lottery or lottery drawing, whether by writing, printing, or in any other manner whatsoever, or be Page 32 of 123 CODING:
(d) Aid or assist in the setting up, promoting, or conducting of any lottery or lottery drawing, whether by writing, printing, or in any other manner whatsoever, or be interested in or connected in any way with any lottery or lottery drawing;
(e) Attempt to operate, conduct, or advertise any lottery scheme or device;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 (f) Have in her or his possession any lottery wheel, implement, or device whatsoever for conducting any lottery or scheme for the disposal by lot or chance of anything of value;
(e) Attempt to operate, conduct, or advertise any lottery scheme or device;
(f) Have in her or his possession any lottery wheel, implement, or device whatsoever for conducting any lottery or scheme for the disposal by lot or chance of anything of value;
or (k) Have in her or his possession any so-called “run down sheets,” tally sheets, or other papers, records, instruments, or paraphernalia designed for use, either directly or indirectly, Page 33 of 123 CODING:
or (k) Have in her or his possession any so-called “run down sheets,” tally sheets, or other papers, records, instruments, or paraphernalia designed for use, either directly or indirectly, in, or in connection with, the violation of the laws of this state prohibiting lotteries and gambling.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 participation in any nationally advertised contest, drawing, game or puzzle of skill or chance for a prize or prizes unless it can be construed as a lottery under this section;
Provided, that nothing in this section shall prohibit participation in any nationally advertised contest, drawing, game or puzzle of skill or chance for a prize or prizes unless it can be construed as a lottery under this section;
(4) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of paragraph (h) or paragraph (j) of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as Page 34 of 123 CODING:
(4) Any person who is convicted of violating any of the provisions of paragraph (h) or paragraph (j) of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Section 21.
Section 20.
Section 22.
Section 21.
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849.13 Punishment on second or subsequent conviction.—A person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of the same Whoever, after being convicted of an offense forbidden by law in connection with lotteries for which there is no penalty specified for a second or subsequent violation shall have the offense reclassified to an offense of the next higher degree, commits the like offense, shall be guilty of a Page 33 of 120 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
Section 23.
Section 22.
Section 24.
Section 23.
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849.15 Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of slot machines or devices prohibited.— (1) As used in this section, the term:
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(a) “Conviction” means a determination of guilt which is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is entered.
(a) To manufacture, own, store, keep, possess, sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, transport, or expose for sale or lease, or to offer to sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, or permit the operation of, or for any person to permit to be placed, maintained, or used or kept in any room, space, or building owned, leased or occupied by the person or under the person’s management or control, any slot Page 37 of 123 CODING:
(a) To manufacture, own, store, keep, possess, sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, transport, or expose for sale or lease, or to offer to sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, or permit the operation of, or for any person to permit to be placed, maintained, or used or kept in any room, space, or building owned, leased or occupied by the person or under the person’s management or control, any slot machine or device or any part thereof.;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 or other outcome unpredictable to him or her, may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or thing of value or additional chance or right to use such machine or device, or to receive any check, slug, token or memorandum entitling the holder to receive any money, credit, allowance or thing of value.
or (b) To make or to permit to be made with any person any agreement with reference to any slot machine or device, pursuant to which the user thereof, as a result of any element of chance or other outcome unpredictable to him or her, may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or thing of value or additional chance or right to use such machine or device, or to receive any check, slug, token or memorandum entitling the holder to receive any money, credit, allowance or thing of value.
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The person has two or more prior convictions for a violation of this section.
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(4)(2) Pursuant to section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” approved January 2, 1951, being ch.
551.102 or the facility of a slot machine manufacturer or slot machine distributor as Page 39 of 123 CODING:
551.102 or the facility of a slot machine manufacturer or slot machine distributor as provided in s.
551.109(2)(a).
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551.109(2)(a).
(5) All shipments of legal gaming devices, including legal slot machines, into Indian lands located within this state are deemed legal shipments, provided that such Indian lands are held in federal trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe that is a party to a tribal-state compact with the state pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C.
Section 25.
Section 24.
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(2) Pursuant to section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” approved January 2, 1951, being ch.
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1171-1177, relating to transportation of gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce, the State of Florida, acting by and through the duly elected and qualified members of its Legislature, does hereby in this section, and in accordance with and in compliance with section 2 of such chapter of Congress, declare and proclaim that any county of the State of Florida within which slot machine gaming is authorized pursuant to chapter 551 is exempt from section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” designated as 15 U.S.C.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 transportation of gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce, the State of Florida, acting by and through the duly elected and qualified members of its Legislature, does hereby in this section, and in accordance with and in compliance with section 2 of such chapter of Congress, declare and proclaim that any county of the State of Florida within which slot machine gaming is authorized pursuant to chapter 551 is exempt from section 2 of that chapter of the Congress of the United States entitled “An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce,” designated as 15 U.S.C.
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Section 26.
Section 25.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1), when such a violation involves the sale or delivery, or attempted sale or delivery, of five or more slot machines or devices, commits a Page 42 of 123 CODING:
(2) A person who violates subsection (1), when such a violation involves the sale or delivery, or attempted sale or delivery, of five or more slot machines or devices, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Section 27.
Section 26.
849.18 Disposition of machines upon conviction.— (1) For any slot machine or device prohibited pursuant to s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 849.18 Disposition of machines upon conviction.— (1) For any slot machine or device prohibited pursuant to s.
849.181, upon a person entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, the filing of a nolle prosequi or upon the successful completion of a diversion program or a deferred prosecution agreement, the filing of a no-information, or upon conviction of the person arrested for the violation of ss.
849.181, upon entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, the filing of a nolle prosequi or upon the successful completion of a diversion program or a deferred prosecution agreement, the filing of a no-information, or upon conviction of the person arrested for the violation of ss.
849.15-849.22, the Florida Gaming Control Commission may destroy such seized machine, apparatus, or device Page 43 of 123 CODING:
849.15-849.22, the Florida Gaming Control Commission may destroy such seized machine, apparatus, or device under s.
849.16 if, 60 days after the conclusion of a lawful investigation, no claim has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction for such machine, apparatus, or device.
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849.16 if, 60 days after the conclusion of a lawful investigation, no claim has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction for such machine, apparatus, or device.
Section 28.
Section 849.181, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
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(b) Notifies the appropriate United States Attorney or assistant United States Attorney, the responsible state or local prosecutor, or a criminal justice agency conducting a criminal investigation that the excess slot machines will be destroyed after 60 days from the date notice is provided, unless the entity receiving the notice under this paragraph requests in Page 42 of 120 CODING:
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(4) In any prosecution for a violation of this chapter, a photograph and video recording of an excess slot machine captured and documented pursuant to paragraph (c) may be deemed competent evidence and may be admissible in the prosecution to Page 45 of 123 CODING:
(4) In any prosecution for a violation of this chapter, a photograph and video recording of an excess slot machine captured and documented pursuant to paragraph (c) may be deemed competent evidence and may be admissible in the prosecution to the same extent as if such excess slot machine were introduced as evidence.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 not affect other provisions or applications of this section or chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are severable.
(5) If any provision of this section or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this section or chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are severable.
Section 28.
Section 29.
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(b) A person who transports, or procures the transportation of, 12 or more persons in violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 775.082, s.
(b) A person who transports, or procures the transportation of, 12 or more persons in violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
Section 30.
Section 29.
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(3) This section does not prohibit the printing or producing of any advertisement, circular, bill, poster, pamphlet, list, schedule, announcement, or notice to be used for the purpose of promoting or facilitating gambling conducted in any other state or nation, outside of this state, where such gambling is not prohibited.
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Section 31.
Section 849.49, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
849.49 Preemption.— (1) The Legislature finds that illegal gambling is a detriment to public safety and pervasive in local communities throughout this state.
It is the intent of the Legislature that, in order to preserve the safety and welfare of residents, laws regarding illegal gambling be enforced uniformly throughout this state and regardless of local jurisdiction.
Any ordinance, regulation, resolution, rule, or other policy relating to illegal gambling which is passed by any county, municipality, or political subdivision commenced or in effect on or after October 1, 2026, is deemed null and void and of no legal force and effect unless authorized in subsection (2).
(2) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state may not enact or enforce any ordinance or local rule relating to gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activity described in s.
546.10 or this chapter, except as otherwise expressly provided by general law, special law, or the State Constitution.
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546.10 or this chapter.
Section 30.
Section 32.
Section 849.49, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
Effective July 1, 2026, section 849.51, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
849.49 Preemption.—A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state may not enact or enforce any ordinance or local rule relating to gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activities described in this chapter or s.
546.10, except as otherwise expressly provided by general law, special law, or the State Constitution.
Section 31.
Section 849.51, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
(2) There is created within the commission the Limited Slot Machine Surrender Program.
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(3) Any individual or organization that surrenders a gaming device to the commission pursuant to the program is immune from criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter related to any of the surrendered devices.
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Section 33.
Section 32.
903.046 Purpose of and criteria for bail determination.— (2) When determining whether to release a defendant on bail or other conditions, and what that bail or those conditions may be, the court shall consider:
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Section 34.
Section 33.
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (c) LEVEL 3 Page 50 of 123 CODING:
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (c) LEVEL 3 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 119.10(2)(b) 3rd Unlawful use of confidential information from police reports.
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319.30(4) 3rd Possession by junkyard of motor vehicle with identification number plate removed.
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319.33(1)(a) 3rd Alter or forge any certificate of title to a motor vehicle or mobile home.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 319.33(1)(c) 3rd Procure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 319.30(4) 3rd Possession by junkyard of motor vehicle with identification number plate removed.
319.33(1)(a) 3rd Alter or forge any certificate of title to a motor vehicle or mobile home.
319.33(1)(c) 3rd Procure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
328.07(4) 3rd Manufacture, exchange, or possess vessel with counterfeit or wrong ID number.
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376.302(5) 3rd Fraud related to reimbursement for cleanup expenses under the Inland Protection Trust Fund.
379.2431 3rd Taking, disturbing, (1)(e)5.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 possess vessel with counterfeit or wrong ID number.
376.302(5) 3rd Fraud related to reimbursement for cleanup expenses under the Inland Protection Trust Fund.
379.2431 3rd Taking, disturbing, (1)(e)5.
mutilating, destroying, causing to be destroyed, transferring, selling, offering to sell, molesting, or harassing marine turtles, marine turtle eggs, or marine turtle nests in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
379.2431 3rd Soliciting to commit or (1)(e)7.
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conspiring to commit a violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
400.9935(4)(a) 3rd Operating a clinic, or or (b) offering services requiring licensure, without a license.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 379.2431 3rd Soliciting to commit or (1)(e)7.
conspiring to commit a violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
400.9935(4)(a) 3rd Operating a clinic, or or (b) offering services requiring licensure, without a license.
400.9935(4)(e) 3rd Filing a false license application or other required information or failing to report information.
624.401(4)(a) 3rd Transacting insurance without a certificate of authority.
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697.08 3rd Equity skimming.
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806.10(1) 3rd Maliciously injure, destroy, or interfere with vehicles or equipment used in firefighting.
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806.10(2) 3rd Interferes with or assaults firefighter in performance of duty.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 806.10(1) 3rd Maliciously injure, destroy, or interfere with vehicles or equipment used in firefighting.
806.10(2) 3rd Interferes with or assaults firefighter in performance of duty.
810.09(2)(b) 3rd Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance armed with firearm or dangerous weapon.
812.081(2) 3rd Theft of a trade secret.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 812.081(2) 3rd Theft of a trade secret.
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817.233 3rd Burning to defraud insurer.
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817.413(2) 3rd Sale of used goods of $1,000 or more as new.
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3rd Willful making of a false report of a crime causing great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 817.413(2) 3rd Sale of used goods of $1,000 or more as new.
817.49(2)(b)1.
3rd Willful making of a false report of a crime causing great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability.
831.28(2)(a) 3rd Counterfeiting a payment instrument with intent to defraud or possessing a counterfeit payment instrument with intent to defraud.
836.13(4) 3rd Promoting, or possessing with intent to promote, an altered sexual depiction of an identifiable person without consent.
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838.021(3)(b) 3rd Threatens unlawful harm to public servant.
838.12 3rd Bribery in athletic contests.
847.01385 3rd Harmful communication to a Page 58 of 123 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 altered sexual depiction of an identifiable person without consent.
838.021(3)(b) 3rd Threatens unlawful harm to public servant.
838.12 3rd Bribery in athletic contests.
847.01385 3rd Harmful communication to a minor.
849.08(4) 3rd Internet wagering.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 849.08(4) 3rd Internet wagering.
849.14 3rd Betting on result of trial Page 59 of 123 CODING:
849.14 3rd Betting on result of trial or contest of skill.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 or contest of skill.
849.48(2)(c)2.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 849.48(2)(c)2.
3rd Sell, manufacture, or Page 60 of 123 CODING:
3rd Sell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 deliver cannabis (or other s.
2nd Sell, manufacture, or deliver s.
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893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
893.13(4)(c) 3rd Use or hire of minor;
deliver to minor other Page 61 of 123 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 controlled substances.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 deliver s.
893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
893.13(4)(c) 3rd Use or hire of minor;
deliver to minor other controlled substances.
893.13(7)(a)10.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 893.13(7)(a)10.
3rd Knowingly assist a patient, other person, or owner of Page 62 of 123 CODING:
3rd Knowingly assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance through deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practitioner’s practice.
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3rd Knowingly write a prescription for a controlled substance for a fictitious person.
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893.13(8)(a)4.
3rd Write a prescription for a controlled substance for a patient, other person, or an animal if the sole purpose of writing the prescription is a monetary benefit for the practitioner.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 918.13(1) 3rd Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 fictitious person.
893.13(8)(a)4.
3rd Write a prescription for a controlled substance for a patient, other person, or an animal if the sole purpose of writing the prescription is a monetary benefit for the practitioner.
918.13(1) 3rd Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
(e) LEVEL 5 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 316.027(2)(a) 3rd Accidents involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury, failure to stop;
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leaving scene.
316.1935(3)(a) 2nd Driving at high speed or Page 64 of 123 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 316.027(2)(a) 3rd Accidents involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury, failure to stop;
leaving scene.
316.1935(3)(a) 2nd Driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
3rd Vessel accidents involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 involving personal injuries other than serious bodily injury;
3rd Violation of rules Page 65 of 123 CODING:
3rd Violation of rules relating to:
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possession of forged, counterfeit, or imitation stone crab trap tags;
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and engaging in the commercial harvest of stone crabs while license is suspended or revoked.
379.367(4) 3rd Willful molestation of a commercial harvester’s spiny lobster trap, Page 66 of 123 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 line, or buoy.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 imitation stone crab trap tags;
and engaging in the commercial harvest of stone crabs while license is suspended or revoked.
379.367(4) 3rd Willful molestation of a commercial harvester’s spiny lobster trap, line, or buoy.
440.381(2) 3rd Submission of false, misleading, or incomplete information with the purpose of avoiding or reducing workers’ compensation premiums.
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624.401(4)(b)2.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1580 595-03402-26 20261580c2 authority;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 440.381(2) 3rd Submission of false, misleading, or incomplete information with the purpose of avoiding or reducing workers’ compensation premiums.
624.401(4)(b)2.
2nd Transacting insurance without a certificate or authority;
790.163(1) 2nd False report of bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, or use of firearms in violent manner.
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790.221(1) 2nd Possession of short- barreled shotgun or machine gun.
790.23 2nd Felons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or Page 68 of 123 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1580 580-02716-26 20261580c1 of firearms in violent manner.
790.221(1) 2nd Possession of short- barreled shotgun or machine gun.
790.23 2nd Felons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or devices.
810.145(4) 3rd Commercial digital voyeurism dissemination.
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Action History

  1. Died in returning Messages

  2. In returning messages

  3. CS passed as amended; YEAS 82, NAYS 31

  4. Read 3rd time

  5. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  6. Amendment 409731 adopted

  7. Read 2nd time

  8. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  9. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)

  10. Bill referred to House Calendar

  11. In Messages

  12. CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 677

  13. Read 3rd time -SJ 677

  14. Read 2nd time -SJ 677

  15. CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  16. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/26

  17. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

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

  19. CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 21 NAYS 1

  20. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  21. Now in Rules

  22. Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  23. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, 02/25/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  24. CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time

  25. Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

  26. Remaining references corrected to Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules

  27. Original reference(s) removed: Fiscal Policy

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

  29. CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  30. On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

  31. Introduced

  32. Referred to Regulated Industries; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy

  33. Filed

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Votes

Passage, Third Reading

Passed 82 Yea · 31 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 80201
Democrat 12903
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 823104
% of votes cast 70%26%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Tomkow — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Nay
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Not Voting
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Nay
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Nay
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Nay
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Nay
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Nay
Daley, Dan Democrat Nay
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Nay
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Nay
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Nay
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Nay
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Nay
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Nay
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Nay
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Nay
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Nay
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Nay
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Nay
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Long, Rob Democrat Nay
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Nay
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Nay
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Nay
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Nay
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Nay
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Not Voting
Tant, Allison Democrat Nay
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Nay
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Nay
Young, RaShon Democrat Nay
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Boyles, Nathan Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Nay
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Hodgers, Brian Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Nay
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7003
Republican 25002
Unaffiliated 1000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Not Voting
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Not Voting
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
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
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie 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

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Favorable

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2001
Republican 6001
No Party Affiliation 0001
Total 8003
% of votes cast 73%0%0%27%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Not Voting
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Not Voting
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea

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What does SB 1580 do?
Illegal Gaming; Repealing a provision relating to penalties and violations related to illegal gambling; authorizing a person who is ineligible for employment with the commission to submit a waiver request to the commission asking to be considered eligible for employment if the person possesses certain expertise or experience; revising the standards of conduct for current and former commissioners and employees of the commission; authorizing a slot machine licensee to apply to the commission to change the location of its designated slot machine gaming area under certain circumstances; providing criminal penalties for persons who stake, bet, or wager any money or other thing of value upon the result of certain games, contests, matches, races, or sports if such persons have knowledge that the outcome of the games, contests, matches, races, or sports is prearranged or predetermined; revising the criminal penalties for persons who rent or lease a house for gambling purposes, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1580?
SB 1580 is sponsored by Martin, Jonathan (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1580?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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