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FloridaHB 12932026House

Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings

Sponsored By: Sam Greco (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationCriminal Justice SubcommitteeJustice Budget SubcommitteeJudiciary CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Renters face eviction for fraudulent entry

Beginning October 1, 2026, Florida landlords can end a rental agreement for fraudulent entry without giving tenants a chance to fix the violation. The landlord must deliver written notice explaining the violation and the intent to end the agreement. The tenant has 7 days after delivery to leave. This applies even if no criminal case has started.

Felony penalties for fraudulent rental entry

Beginning October 1, 2026, Florida makes knowingly and willfully entering and taking possession of a rental home through specified fraud a third-degree felony. Covered fraud includes making or causing a materially false written statement about identity in a rental application. It also includes giving the landlord forged, fictitious, or counterfeit documents, such as identification, bank statements, or paystubs. Another covered act is impersonating the named applicant to sign a rental agreement or take possession. People who commit the offense face Florida's felony sentencing and penalty rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam Greco

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Criminal Justice Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 110 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-143

    6/12/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/12/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/9/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/6/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/6/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 654

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 654

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 654

    3/6/2026Senate

  9. Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1224 -SJ 654

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 654

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0

    2/11/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/11/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/11/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/11/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)

    2/5/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  22. Reported out of Judiciary Committee

    2/3/2026House

  23. Favorable by Judiciary Committee

    2/3/2026House

  24. Added to Judiciary Committee agenda

    1/30/2026House

  25. Now in Judiciary Committee

    1/29/2026House

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