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FloridaHB 2712026House

Foreign and Alien Bail Bond Insurers

Sponsored By: Susan L. Valdés (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationInsurance & Banking SubcommitteeCommerce CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Expanded reporting for bail bond insurers

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida’s bail bond reporting rules cover insurers based in Florida, other states, and other countries. Insurers must report premiums after subtracting amounts kept by licensed bail bond agents or appointed managing general agents. Reported premiums must equal at least 6.5% of the total amount agents receive for all bail bonds they write. The same rules apply to premiums insurers assume from other insurers. Insurers must keep complete, accurate records of total amounts paid for all bail bonds written. Annual financial statement notes filed with Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation must show gross premiums and premium taxes incurred in each state. Notes must also show amounts agents keep that insurers do not report as expenses, and bail bond premiums reported under surety insurance. The law does not create a direct household payment or benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Susan L. Valdés

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 107 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-61

    5/7/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    5/6/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/30/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/6/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/6/2026House

  6. Passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 673

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 673

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 673

    3/6/2026Senate

  9. Substituted for SB 642 -SJ 673

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 673

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/18/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/17/2026Senate

  15. Passed; YEAS 107, NAYS 1

    2/17/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/17/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/17/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/17/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/17/2026)

    2/10/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  22. Reported out of Commerce Committee

    2/3/2026House

  23. Favorable by Commerce Committee

    2/3/2026House

  24. Added to Commerce Committee agenda

    1/30/2026House

  25. Now in Commerce Committee

    1/29/2026House

Bill Text

  • er

    7/1/2026

    PDF

  • Filed

    10/28/2025

    PDF

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