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SB 800FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026passed_both
Passed

New Penalties for Unlicensed Engineering Practice (SB 800)

Original title: Engineering

May 26, 2026

professional regulationengineeringlicensingpenalties

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

Last action
Ordered enrolledMar 17, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

Individuals practicing engineering without a license face new legal consequences for repeat offenses, which may impact professional liability and business operations for unlicensed practitioners.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Unlicensed engineering practitioners

Individuals practicing engineering without a license are subject to new penalties for repeat offenses.

Licensed professional engineers

The regulatory environment for the profession is modified by the introduction of stricter enforcement against unlicensed practice.

What changed

Current stage: passed_both.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

Senate Bill 800 introduces new legal penalties for individuals who repeatedly practice engineering without a valid professional license. The bill aims to strengthen the state's regulatory oversight of the engineering profession.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?
It creates new penalties for people who repeatedly practice engineering without the required state license.
Who is affected by this legislation?
The bill specifically targets individuals who are currently practicing engineering without a license.

Why It Matters

Individuals practicing engineering without a license face new legal consequences for repeat offenses, which may impact professional liability and business operations for unlicensed practitioners.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

on behalf of CTS Engineering

2026

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23 CONSULTING, LLC

on behalf of Dr. Olusegun Akomolede

2026

FOREIGN RELATIONSSMALL BUSINESS

“Client is US citizen born in Nigeria who supports US efforts in Nigeria from humanitarian and religious persecution perspective. Client also has domestic small business infrastructure interests. Client owns an engineering company and construction company.”

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23 CONSULTING, LLC

on behalf of Dr. Olusegun Akomolede

2025

FOREIGN RELATIONSSMALL BUSINESS

“Client is US citizen born in Nigeria who supports US efforts in Nigeria from humanitarian and religious persecution perspective. Client also has domestic small business infrastructure interests. Client owns an engineering company and construction company.”

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POLITICO GROUP

on behalf of OPERATING ENGINEERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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GUALCO GROUP THE

on behalf of COLUMBUS PUBLIC AFFAIRS ON BEHALF OF CUMINS ENGINE COMPANY

Senate LDAView filing →

CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of CALIFORNIA LAND SURVEYOR ASSOCIATION

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ROSE & KINDEL

on behalf of National Engineering Technology Corporation (NET)

Senate LDAView filing →

WAGERMAN ASSOCIATES INC.

on behalf of CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Senate LDAView filing →

READ & ASSOCIATES AARON

on behalf of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

Senate LDAView filing →

CARTER LOBBYING FIRM ART

on behalf of ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL 20 IFPTE AFL-CIO & CLC

Senate LDAView filing →

Voting Record

Motion succeededlower3/11/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

111

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

5

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper3/4/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

37

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/24/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

18

Yes

18

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/18/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

11

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/20/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

7

Yes

7

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

Increased Enforcement Focus

The bill signals a legislative shift toward using punitive measures to address repeat unlicensed professional practice.

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Sources

Open source document

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance45
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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