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HB 399

Ethics

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvette Benarroch and 4 co-sponsors

Florida ethics reform bill HB 399 was tabled after its companion Senate bill CS/SB 348 passed into law, establishing new government accountability standards.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 348 (Ch. 2025-85)
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Bill Summary · HB 399

Legislative bill overview

HB 399 is an ethics reform bill introduced in the Florida House that underwent committee review in April 2025. The bill was ultimately laid on the table after a companion Senate bill (CS/SB 348) passed and was enacted into law as Chapter 2025-85.

Why is this important

Ethics legislation establishes rules and standards for government officials' conduct, financial disclosures, and conflict-of-interest prevention. Changes to ethics laws directly affect public trust, government accountability, and how officials manage potential conflicts between their public duties and private interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Specifics unavailable: Without access to the bill's actual text, the precise provisions causing debate cannot be identified (e.g., whether it strengthened or weakened ethics requirements, expanded disclosure requirements, or changed enforcement mechanisms)
  • Senate vs. House versions: The fact that the companion Senate bill (CS/SB 348) passed instead suggests differences between the two versions that legislators ultimately resolved in favor of the Senate approach
  • Implementation and enforcement: Ethics bills often face disagreement over whether proposed rules are sufficiently clear, enforceable, or adequately resourced for oversight agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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