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HB 1391

Family Court Report Cards

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabián Basabe

Requires Florida family courts to publish annual performance report cards measuring efficiency and outcomes to increase judicial system transparency and accountability.

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Bill Summary · HB 1391

Legislative bill overview

HB 1391 would require Florida family courts to issue annual "report cards" evaluating their performance on specified metrics and outcomes. The bill establishes standardized measures for assessing court efficiency, case outcomes, and potentially other performance indicators within the family court system.

Why is this important

Family courts handle sensitive cases involving child custody, support, and domestic matters that directly affect thousands of Floridians annually. Transparency and accountability mechanisms in these courts could help identify systemic issues, inform judicial resource allocation, and provide public visibility into court performance—though implementation costs and methodology would be significant considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Measurement challenges: Defining fair, meaningful metrics for family court performance is complex; outcomes depend partly on factors beyond judicial control, and metrics could inadvertently incentivize case dismissals or quick resolutions over thorough proceedings
  • Judicial independence concerns: External performance evaluation systems may create pressure that conflicts with judges' obligation to rule impartially rather than optimize for statistical outcomes
  • Resource and cost implications: Establishing reporting infrastructure, data collection systems, and compliance mechanisms would require funding; unclear whether the state legislature has allocated resources for this mandate

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

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