S1168Introduced in the Senate
Background Screenings
Introduced by Fiscal Policy
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that, effective on a specified date, an independent sanctioning authority is deemed to be a qualified entity for the purpose of participating in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; requiring qualified entities to designate a user administrator for a specified purpose; prohibiting certain persons from denying or failing to acknowledge certain criminal history records that have been expunged or sealed, etc.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1069
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Fiscal Policy · March 2, 2026
18
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
20 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Colleen Burton | 12 | Yes |
| Keith Truenow | 13 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 01/26/26, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS by Health Policy; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
CS by Health Policy read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 02/18/26, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
Now in Fiscal Policy
On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/09/26
CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time
Read 2nd time
Substituted CS/CS/HB 1069
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1069
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