Florida S936: Temporary Door Locking Devices

What the bill says

An act relating to temporary door locking devices; creating s. 553.8951, F.S.; defining the term "temporary door locking device"; authorizing temporary door locking devices to be installed at any height; requiring the Florida Building Commission to incorporate certain standards for temporary door locking devices into the Florida Building Code; requiring the use of temporary door locking devices be integrated into building safety plans, safety drills, and training programs for a specified purpose; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, December 17, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to temporary door locking devices; creating s. 553.8951, F.S.; defining the term "temporary door locking device"; authorizing temporary door locking devices to be installed at any height; requiring the Florida Building Commission to incorporate certain standards for temporary door locking devices into the Florida Building Code; requiring the use of temporary door locking devices be integrated into building safety plans, safety drills, and training programs for a specified purpose; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 553.8951, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 553.8951 Temporary door locking devices.-- (1) As used in this section, the term "temporary door locking device" means a device that prevents a door from opening and meets all of the following criteria: (a) Is meant only for temporary use during an emergency situation. (b) Can be engaged or removed without opening the door. (c) Can be engaged and removed from the egress side of the door without the use of a key and can be removed from the ingress side of the door with the use of a key or other credential. (d) Does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware. (e) Is not permanently mounted to the door assembly. However, individual parts …

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Sponsors

• McClain, Stan (R, SD-009) · primary sponsor
• McClain (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Messages
2. February 19, 2026: In Messages
3. February 19, 2026: Immediately certified -SJ 356
4. February 19, 2026: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 348
5. February 19, 2026: Read 3rd time -SJ 348
6. February 19, 2026: Read 2nd time -SJ 348
7. February 17, 2026: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
8. February 10, 2026: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
9. February 10, 2026: Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
10. February 5, 2026: On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

Votes

• Senate: S 936 Filed (February 19, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 936 Filed (February 10, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 936 Filed (February 3, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 936 Filed (January 27, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S936?

S936 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Temporary Door Locking Devices.

What does S936 do?

In its own words: An act relating to temporary door locking devices; creating s. 553.8951, F.S.; defining the term "temporary door locking device"; authorizing temporary door locking devices to be installed at any height; requiring the Florida Building Commission to incorporate certain standards for temporary door locking devices into the Florida Building Code; requiring the use of temporary door locking devices be integrated into building safety plans, safety drills, and training programs for a specified purpose; providing an effective date.

What is the status of S936?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Messages (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S936?

McClain, Stan (R, SD-009), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S936?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/936