FL HB 591
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Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did FL HB 591 pass?
No. FL HB 591 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
What is FL HB 591 about?
Gambling; Revises policy & reporting requirements for slot machine gaming licensure; prohibits betting on athletic contests with knowledge that results are prearranged or predetermined; prohibits false personation of personnel of Florida Gaming Control Commission; revises criminal penalties for numerous offenses; prohibits trafficking in slot machines or parts; prohibits transportation of specified numbers of persons or persons of certain ages for purpose of facilitating illegal gambling; prohibits certain offenses related to Internet gambling; prohibits specified gambling or gaming advertisements; provides construction; preempts to state regulation of gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activities described in specified provisions.
Who sponsors FL HB 591?
Jacques is the primary sponsor of FL HB 591.
Description
Gambling; Revises policy & reporting requirements for slot machine gaming licensure; prohibits betting on athletic contests with knowledge that results are prearranged or predetermined; prohibits false personation of personnel of Florida Gaming Control Commission; revises criminal penalties for numerous offenses; prohibits trafficking in slot machines or parts; prohibits transportation of specified numbers of persons or persons of certain ages for purpose of facilitating illegal gambling; prohibits certain offenses related to Internet gambling; prohibits specified gambling or gaming advertisements; provides construction; preempts to state regulation of gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activities described in specified provisions.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-13 — Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Jacquesprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-13
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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2026-01-13
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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2025-12-12
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
2025-12-12
Referred to Commerce Committee
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2025-12-12
Referred to Budget Committee
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2025-12-12
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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2025-12-12
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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2025-12-02
Filed
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Versions
- H 591 FiledCompare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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