Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1432: Public Employee Housing Benefits
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Authorizing specified public employers to provide a one-time payout of sick leave and annual leave to certain employees for a specified purpose; requiring the employer to remit payment and disburse funds in a specified manner; requiring an escrow agent to return funds under certain circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to public employee housing benefits; creating s. 112.049, F.S.; defining terms; authorizing specified public employers to provide a one-time payout of sick leave and annual leave to certain employees for a specified purpose; providing requirements for the payout; requiring the employer to remit payment and disburse funds in a specified manner; requiring an escrow agent to return funds under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Management Services to adopt rules…
From the introduced text, January 8, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to public employee housing benefits; creating s. 112.049, F.S.; defining terms; authorizing specified public employers to provide a one-time payout of sick leave and annual leave to certain employees for a specified purpose; providing requirements for the payout; requiring the employer to remit payment and disburse funds in a specified manner; requiring an escrow agent to return funds under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Management Services to adopt rules; authorizing political subdivisions to take certain actions to implement specified provisions; providing construction; providing an effective date. WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the importance of home ownership in promoting family stability, responsible citizenship, and long-term investment in communities, and WHEREAS, the Legislature intends to authorize public employers to offer a voluntary, one-time payout of accrued sick and annual leave to assist employees with the purchase of a primary residence, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 112.049, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 112.049 Heroes Reward Program.-- (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Employee" means any individual employed by a public employer on a full-time, active basis in a permanent, benefits eligible position. (b) "Primary residence" means the dwelling the employee intends to occupy as his or her principal and permanent …
Sponsors
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Community Affairs, Finance and Tax, Rules, Appropriations, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Common questions
- What is S1432?
- S1432 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Public Employee Housing Benefits.
- What does S1432 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public employee housing benefits; creating s. 112.049, F.S.; defining terms; authorizing specified public employers to provide a one-time payout of sick leave and annual leave to certain employees for a specified purpose; providing requirements for the payout; requiring the employer to remit payment and disburse funds in a specified manner; requiring an escrow agent to return funds under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Management Services to adopt rules…
- What is the status of S1432?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1432?
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038).
- Where is the official record for S1432?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1432
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