HB 975 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Capitol Center and Complex

Summary

Capitol Center and Complex; Provides that DMS is responsible for aesthetics of Capitol Center for visitors; requires DMS to consider certain factors when developing specified plan; requires DMS, in consultation with Capitol Police, to establish enhanced security measures in certain parking areas; authorizes Capitol Police to patrol area surrounding Capitol Complex to ensure safety of certain persons; provides requirement for certain operational plan; requires Capitol Police to provide certain report to Legislature; authorizes certain ex officio agents to patrol Capitol Complex & area surrounding Capitol Complex.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

H 975 Filed → H 975 c1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised to streamline its scope by removing the definition of 'Capitol Complex' from the original text and consolidating security-related provisions into a single section. The changes clarify that the Department of Management Services handles aesthetics for visitors, while the Capitol Police are now explicitly authorized to patrol areas surrounding the Capitol Complex to ensure safety.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the detailed definition of the Capitol Complex boundaries and consolidating security provisions into one section rather than spreading them across multiple sections.

DEFINITION

Removed the detailed definition of 'Capitol Complex' that listed specific buildings and streets, as this definition was moved to a different statute (s. 943.601).

REQUIREMENT

Changed the security measures provision to require the Department of Management Services to consult with the Capitol Police when establishing enhanced security in parking areas.

Added a requirement for the Capitol Police to provide a report to the Legislature regarding their operations.

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit authority for the Capitol Police to patrol the area surrounding the Capitol Complex to ensure the safety of certain persons.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting changes including page count adjustments and removal of duplicate section references.

Floor votes · House Mar 4, 2026

How they voted

89–22

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 117

Mar 4, 2026

D Democratic34

8 Yea 22 Nay 4

64% Nay

R Republican83

81 Yea 2

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

CS passed; YEAS 89, NAYS 22

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported out of State Affairs Committee

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable by State Affairs Committee

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Now in State Affairs Committee

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to State Affairs Committee

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

PCS added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Now in Government Operations Subcommittee

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to State Affairs Committee

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor