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HB 5401

Judges

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patt Maney

Florida HB 5401 on judicial matters was superseded when companion bills SB 2500 and SB 2508 passed into law during 2025 session.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2025-198), SB 2508 (Ch. 2025-202)
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Bill Summary · HB 5401

Legislative bill overview

HB 5401 was a Florida bill concerning judicial matters introduced by Representative Patt Maney. The bill was substituted by its companion measure SB 2508 and laid on the table after companion bills SB 2500 and SB 2508 were passed into law during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Since companion bills addressing similar judicial reforms passed as law (Ch. 2025-198 and Ch. 2025-202), the underlying policy changes took effect regardless of HB 5401's fate. Understanding what passed in the companion bills would clarify the actual judicial reforms implemented, as these are now binding law in Florida.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specific bill text: Without access to the actual legislative language, it's unclear what judicial changes were proposed or what stakeholders opposed
  • Substitution and tabling: The bill's substitution by SB 2508 suggests either negotiated compromise or that one chamber's version was preferred, potentially indicating disagreement over details
  • Companion bill passage: Multiple bills addressing judges suggests either contentious reforms requiring multiple legislative vehicles or competing reform proposals

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

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