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HB 491·FL·house

Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs

Signed into LawFiled Nov 19, 2025
Sponsor: Omar Blanco (R)
Latest Action

Chapter No. 2026-71

May 12, 2026

Summary

The law permits batterers’ intervention programs in Florida to offer supplemental faith‑based activities, while prohibiting any requirement that participants attend them. It applies to all state‑regulated programs that serve individuals convicted of domestic violence. The change gives programs flexibility to include religious options without imposing them.

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