H0491Introduced in the House
Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs
Introduced by Omar Blanco, District 115
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Specifies that batterers' intervention programs may include faith-based activities, but may not require participation in such activities.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-71
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RCS#25 · March 6, 2026
33
Yes
1
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
39 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Absent |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
Now in Human Services Subcommittee
Added to Human Services Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Human Services Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Reported out of Human Services Subcommittee
Now in Judiciary Committee
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Now in Health & Human Services Committee
Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee
Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed; YEAS 107, NAYS 2
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Withdrawn from Rules
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Substituted for SB 624
Read 2nd time
Read 3rd time
Passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 1
In Messages
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-71
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