Scope: State (Florida)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Green
Date occurred: March 13, 2026
SB 524, addressing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and immigration enforcement, died in returning messages at the close of the 2026 session. Companion legislation, SB 418, passed and was enacted as Chapter 2026-147.
Constitutional basis: Ordinary bicameral lawmaking: measure failed to clear returning messages before adjournment, conferring no authority; companion bill enacted through the same routine process.