Bill Summary
HB 839 Engineering (2026 Session)
Engineering: Provides penalties for persons found to have repeatedly engaged in unlicensed practice of engineering; establishes Engineering Student Loan Assistance Program; provides for program's management by Florida Engineers Management Corporation; provides purpose of program; provides eligibility requirements; provides source of funding for program; requires that program funds be used only to pay certain costs; authorizes management corporation to make payments; provides requirements for loan principal repayments; requires Board of Professional Engineers to adopt rules. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
12/19/25
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Filed
01/05/26
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Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; State Administration Budget Subcommittee; Commerce Committee
01/05/26
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Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
02/10/26
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On Committee agenda - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, 02/12/26, 9:15 am, 102 H - PCS
02/12/26
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Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; 17 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/12/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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- Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
February 12, 2026 - Room 102 H
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