Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1424: Voluntary Trial Resolution
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Authorizing parties to civil cases, family law cases, or probate cases to, by written agreement or stipulation, agree to the appointment of a voluntary trial resolution judge, subject to certain exceptions; authorizing the parties to file such written agreement or stipulation with the clerk of the court any time after the action is filed and to file a joint motion requesting such appointment; requiring an appointed voluntary trial resolution judge to take and subscribe to a specified oath; requiring a voluntary trial resolution judge to adjudicate a case until a specified finality occurs in the case, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to voluntary trial resolution; amending s. 44.104, F.S.; defining the term âpresiding judgeâ; authorizing parties to civil cases, family law cases, or probate cases to, by written agreement or stipulation, agree to the appointment of a voluntary trial resolution judge, subject to certain exceptions; providing that an individual selected by the parties to serve as a voluntary trial resolution judge must meet a specified requirement to be eligible for appointment…
From the introduced text, January 8, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to voluntary trial resolution; amending s. 44.104, F.S.; defining the term âpresiding judgeâ; authorizing parties to civil cases, family law cases, or probate cases to, by written agreement or stipulation, agree to the appointment of a voluntary trial resolution judge, subject to certain exceptions; providing that an individual selected by the parties to serve as a voluntary trial resolution judge must meet a specified requirement to be eligible for appointment; authorizing the parties to file such written agreement or stipulation with the clerk of the court any time after the action is filed and to file a joint motion requesting such appointment; requiring that the joint motion be accompanied by a certain form; requiring the parties to promptly serve a copy of the joint motion and form on the presiding judge; requiring the presiding judge to enter a specified order within a certain timeframe; requiring an appointed voluntary trial resolution judge to take and subscribe to a specified oath; providing an exception; requiring a voluntary trial resolution judge to adjudicate a case until a specified finality occurs in the case; requiring that the case be returned to the presiding judge under certain circumstances; requiring immediate disclosure by a voluntary trial resolution judge to the parties of circumstances requiring disqualification; authorizing the parties …
Sponsors
- Berman, Lori (D, SD-026) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Judiciary
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S1424?
- S1424 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Voluntary Trial Resolution.
- What does S1424 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to voluntary trial resolution; amending s. 44.104, F.S.; defining the term âpresiding judgeâ; authorizing parties to civil cases, family law cases, or probate cases to, by written agreement or stipulation, agree to the appointment of a voluntary trial resolution judge, subject to certain exceptions; providing that an individual selected by the parties to serve as a voluntary trial resolution judge must meet a specified requirement to be eligible for appointment…
- What is the status of S1424?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Judiciary (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1424?
- Berman, Lori (D, SD-026).
- Where is the official record for S1424?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1424
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