S 0142
Termination of a Rental Agreement by a Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or StalkingMiami-Dade
Would let renters who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking break their lease early without penalty. Landlords could not evict tenants because they or their child is a victim. The abuser, not the victim, would owe remaining rent. Died in committee.
Timeline
- Died in Judiciary
- Introduced
- Referred to Judiciary; Regulated Industries; Rules
- Filed
Status
Died in Judiciary
- Stage:
- Failed
- Chamber:
- Senate
- Last movement:
- March 13, 2026
Why Miami-Dade cares
Miami-Dade's large renter population and high domestic violence rates make lease-exit protections for victims especially impactful in this county. It is tracked in our Miami-Dade filter on the Bill Tracker.
Bill text, sponsors and roll-call data via LegiScan · 2026 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature.