Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S778: Forensic Services for Certain Defendants
Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026
Revising the definition of the term "forensic client" or "client", etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to forensic services for certain defendants; amending s. 916.106, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "forensic client" or "client"; reenacting s. 402.164(2)(b), F.S., relating to the definition of the term "client," to incorporate the amendment made to s. 916.106, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 5, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to forensic services for certain defendants; amending s. 916.106, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "forensic client" or "client"; reenacting s. 402.164(2)(b), F.S., relating to the definition of the term "client," to incorporate the amendment made to s. 916.106, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsection (9) of section 916.106, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 916.106 Definitions.--For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (9) "Forensic client" or "client" means any defendant who has been committed to the department or agency pursuant to s. 916.13, s. 916.15, [DELETED: or] s. 916.302, or s. 916.303(3). Section 2. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 916.106, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 402.164, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to definitions.-- (2) As used in this section through s. 402.167, the term: (b) "Client" means a client of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, or the Department of Elderly Affairs, as defined in s. 393.063, s. 394.67, s. 397.311, or s. 400.960, a forensic client or client as defined in s. 916.106, a …
Sponsors
- Simon, Corey (R, SD-003) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 569 (Ch. 2026-8) -SJ 528
- : Substituted HB 569 -SJ 528
- : Read 2nd time -SJ 528
- : Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/26
- : Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- : Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 20 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
- : Now in Fiscal Policy
- : Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 02/12/26, 2:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
Votes
- Senate: S 778 Filed (February 18, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate: S 778 Filed (February 12, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate: S 778 Filed (January 20, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Fiscal Policy, Health Policy, Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Common questions
- What is S778?
- S778 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Forensic Services for Certain Defendants.
- What does S778 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to forensic services for certain defendants; amending s. 916.106, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "forensic client" or "client"; reenacting s. 402.164(2)(b), F.S., relating to the definition of the term "client," to incorporate the amendment made to s. 916.106, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S778?
- Passed one chamber as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 569 (Ch. 2026-8) -SJ 528 (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored S778?
- Simon, Corey (R, SD-003).
- Where is the official record for S778?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778
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