S1444 — Preemption to the State
Summary
Providing for preemption of all matters relating to the regulation of religious services and gatherings; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion by adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, or other policies; prohibiting a local enforcement agency from denying the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an owner of residential or commercial structure based on noncompliance with Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances in certain circumstances; waiving sovereign immunity in accordance with specified laws, etc.
How they voted
Tally: 6-2 · 8 total recorded
Voted YES (6)
Voted NO (2)
Most recent vote: January 27, 2026
Frequently Asked
- What does S1444 do?
- Providing for preemption of all matters relating to the regulation of religious services and gatherings; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion by adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, or other policies; prohibiting a local enforcement agency from denying the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an owner of residential or commercial structure based on noncompliance with Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances in certain circumstances; waiving sovereign immunity in accordance with specified laws, etc.
- What's the current status of S1444?
- S1444 is currently Failed. We track every roll-call vote.
- How did Pinellas County legislators vote on S1444?
- 8 roll-call votes recorded: 6 yes, 2 no. See full vote breakdown below.
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