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SB 936FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Died in Messages

New Rules for Emergency Door Locks

Original title: Temporary Door Locking Devices

December 17, 2025

building codesschool safetyemergency managementfire safetylegislation(adopted)

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Where This Stands

Currently Died in Messages. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

18 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2026House
    In Messages
  2. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Immediately certified
  3. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Read 3rd time
  5. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Read 2nd time
  6. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
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  1. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  2. Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
  3. Feb 5, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
  4. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Now in Rules
  5. Feb 3, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
  6. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
  7. Jan 28, 2026Senate
    Now in Regulated Industries
  8. Jan 27, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
  9. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
  10. Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced
  11. Jan 5, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to Community Affairs; Regulated Industries; Rules
  12. Dec 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would allow schools and other buildings to use temporary locks at any height to secure rooms during emergencies, provided they meet specific safety criteria and are integrated into official safety training.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Florida Building Commission

The commission is required to update the Florida Building Code to include standards for temporary door locking devices.

Building owners and operators

They must integrate the use of these devices into their safety plans, drills, and staff training programs.

Local enforcement agencies

They are responsible for approving the use of temporary door locking devices for fire exits or entranceways.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Florida Building Commission is the state agency responsible for developing and maintaining the Florida Building Code. context

Summary

This bill establishes legal standards for temporary door locking devices used during emergencies, such as lockdowns or safety drills. It requires the Florida Building Commission to update the state building code to include these devices and mandates that their use be incorporated into building safety plans and staff training.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can these locks be permanently attached to the door?
The device itself cannot be permanently mounted, but individual parts like bolts, pins, or brackets may be permanently mounted if they do not prevent normal door operation.
Do these locks need to be approved by anyone?
Yes, the use of a temporary door locking device to secure a fire exit or entranceway must be approved by the local enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the building.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would allow schools and other buildings to use temporary locks at any height to secure rooms during emergencies, provided they meet specific safety criteria and are integrated into official safety training.

News Coverage

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Voting Record

Motion succeededsenate2/19/2026Official roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

42

Yes

39

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate2/10/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

28

Yes

28

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate2/3/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

9

Yes

8

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate1/27/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

9

Yes

9

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Connected Entities

dollar_amount37“Cost associated with the bill”Map →
organizationRules“Final review committee”Map →
organizationRegulated Industries“Later referral committee”Map →
bill_numberHB 1234“Bill title”Map →
locationKnott Building“Meeting location on 01/29/26 and 02/05/26”Map →
dollar_amount24“Cost associated with the bill”Map →
locationSenate Building“Meeting location on 01/27/26”Map →
dollar_amount38“Final vote count”Map →
dollar_amount412“Cost associated with the bill”Map →
organizationCommunity Affairs“Initial referral committee”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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