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SB 836FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Clarifying the Legal Status of Risk Retention Groups

Original title: Risk Retention Groups

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes that s must be recognized as authorized insurance companies, which impacts how these entities are regulated and their legal standing when conducting business in Florida.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Risk retention groups

The bill would have formally classified these entities as authorized insurance companies under Florida law.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill clarifies that s registered to operate in Florida are legally considered authorized insurance companies. This change ensures these groups are treated as insurance companies under state law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a risk retention group?
A is a type of insurance entity that is licensed in one state but may operate in other states, provided they follow the laws of the states where they do business.
Did this bill become law?
No, the bill died in the Banking and Insurance committee on March 13, 2026.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes that s must be recognized as authorized insurance companies, which impacts how these entities are regulated and their legal standing when conducting business in Florida.

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Clarification of Insurance Status

The bill attempted to codify the status of risk retention groups as authorized insurance companies, likely to resolve ambiguity in regulatory enforcement.

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Sources

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openstates.org

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  • Controversy10
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