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SB 1740

Insurance

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Blaise Ingoglia and 1 co-sponsor

Florida insurance bill SB 1740 failed to advance past Appropriations Committee, dying after withdrawal from consideration in 2025.

Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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Bill Summary · SB 1740

Legislative bill overview

SB 1740 is a Florida insurance bill sponsored by Barbara Sharief and Blaise Ingoglia that underwent committee review but ultimately failed to advance. The bill died in the Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government in June 2025 after being withdrawn from consideration in May.

Why is this important

Insurance legislation in Florida directly affects millions of residents' access to and cost of property, auto, and health coverage. The state's insurance market has faced significant challenges including insurer insolvencies and coverage gaps, making legislative proposals in this area consequential for consumer protection and market stability.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are unclear from the action history alone, but insurance bills typically spark debate between consumer advocates (favoring expanded protections) and insurers (favoring flexible pricing and underwriting)
  • Appropriations committees often reject bills with significant fiscal impacts; the bill's defeat suggests concerns about state budget implications
  • Sponsorship by representatives from different legislative approaches may indicate compromise language or conflicting priorities that prevented consensus

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

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