Florida 2026 Tax and Revenue Bill (HB 7031E)

The Frame

What this does

The bill directly impacts household budgets through new sales tax holidays and property tax disclosure requirements, while also altering tax obligations for businesses, including vacation rental platforms, slot machine operators, and breweries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners

Eligible homestead owners may receive tax refunds for home hardening improvements and will see estimated tax data on real estate listings.

Online Real Estate Platforms

Must implement systems to calculate and display estimated ad valorem taxes for residential listings.

Employers

May claim tax credits for contributing to employee home purchase costs.

Malt Beverage Manufacturers

Subject to increased excise tax rates on beer products.

Cardroom Operators

Tax rate on monthly gross receipts increases from 5% to 8%.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill implements a wide range of tax changes, including new sales tax exemptions for and hunting/fishing gear, tax credits for workforce housing contributions, and adjustments to corporate and insurance premium taxes. It also mandates that online real estate listing platforms display estimated property taxes for homes starting in 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the new real estate tax disclosure requirement start?

Listing platforms must include estimated es on property listings beginning February 1, 2027.

Can I get a refund for impact-resistant windows?

Yes, if you own an eligible homestead property with a just value of $700,000 or less, you can apply for a refund of sales tax paid on products up to $500.

Does this bill change taxes on beer?

Yes, the excise tax on malt beverages increases from 40 to 48 cents per gallon for American-manufactured products.

Why It Matters

The bill directly impacts household budgets through new sales tax holidays and property tax disclosure requirements, while also altering tax obligations for businesses, including vacation rental platforms, slot machine operators, and breweries.

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Lobbying Activity

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Plastics Industry Association

2026

TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND

“Trade issues.”

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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Platinum Advisors

on behalf of Target Corporation

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SCHOTT INC. PHILLIP H.

on behalf of BELKIN COMPONENTS

Senate LDAView filing →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP

on behalf of APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN CREDIT UNIONS

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FAN DUEL INC.

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2025

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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FAN DUEL INC.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower5/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

119

Yes

95

No

11

Present

0

Not Voting

13

Abstain

0

How they voted (119)

+ 95 more

Motion succeededupper5/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

40

Yes

32

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (40)

+ 16 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Real Estate Transparency Mandate

The bill shifts the burden of tax estimation from the buyer/agent to the listing platform, standardizing how potential property taxes are presented to the public.

Department of Revenue