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HB 1211FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Florida HB 1211 expands military leave rights and updates National Guard assistance program eligibility

Original title: Military Affairs

March 9, 2026

Companion · SB 474same policy, Senate version
Military AffairsState EmployeesFlorida National GuardVeterans Benefits

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the employment rights and financial support eligibility for Florida public servants and National Guard members, specifically impacting those serving in the Coast Guard or seeking assistance through the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

State and local government employees

Employees gain expanded rights to military leave of absence, including for Coast Guard service.

Florida National Guard members

Traditional drilling guardsmen gain expanded eligibility for the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program.

Department of Military Affairs

The department is subject to new reporting requirements and changes in personnel classification rules.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 9, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill expands military leave protections for state and local government employees to include Coast Guard service and updates eligibility requirements for the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program. It also clarifies administrative rules for Department of Military Affairs (DMA) personnel and establishes new oversight procedures for financial assistance requests.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect Coast Guard members?
Yes, it revises military leave of absence authorization to explicitly include the Coast Guard.
Who approves financial assistance for the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program?
Requests are reviewed, processed, and approved by the Florida National Guard Foundation's board of directors.
Can local government employees get extra military leave?
Yes, the bill authorizes local governments to provide additional leave of absence for officers and employees for reserve or guard training.

Why It Matters

The bill changes the employment rights and financial support eligibility for Florida public servants and National Guard members, specifically impacting those serving in the Coast Guard or seeking assistance through the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Program.

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Lobbying Activity

WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC

on behalf of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

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VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES

on behalf of EJ WATER COOPERATIVE, INC.

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MADISON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

on behalf of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST

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BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

on behalf of SEMPRE, INC.

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CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.

on behalf of RADIATRIC, INC.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower2/24/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable With Committee Substitute (State Affairs Committee)

Total

26

Yes

26

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededlower2/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee)

Total

15

Yes

15

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededlower2/5/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee)

Total

17

Yes

12

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

5

Abstain

0

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Connected Entities

organizationFlorida National Guard FoundationMap →
otherSoldiers & Airmen Assistance Program“Program providing financial assistance to guardsmen and beneficiaries.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Military AffairsMap →
organizationFlorida Retirement SystemMap →
organizationCoast GuardMap →
personAdjutant GeneralMap →
organizationFlorida National GuardMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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