SB 298-FN (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

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SB 298-FN (2026)

relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2025-2026
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 13, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-3105s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-3105s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 78 people signed in online: 77 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1751h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1751h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1958h), offered by Rep. Erica Layon, was adopted on a division vote 176–166 on May 14, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2026 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl.

Hearings and Sessions

March 5, 2025, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
March 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
January 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
March 25, 2026, 1:50 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
May 14, 2026: floor debate, House
May 21, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

March 13, 2025, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3105s — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2026, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 176, nays 166, passed
May 14, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1751h and 2026-1958h — voice vote, passed
May 21, 2026, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 13, 2025: Introduced 02/13/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 5, 2025: Hearing: 03/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
March 13, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 4-0, CC
March 13, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/13/2025
January 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3105s, 01/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
January 7, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2025-3105s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026
January 7, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3105s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026
February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 19, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
March 25, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:05 pm GP 231
March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:50 pm GP 231
April 8, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
April 29, 2026: Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231
May 6, 2026: Executive Session: 05/06/2026 11:00 am GP 231
May 6, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1751h 05/06/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
May 7, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1751h: AA VV 05/14/2026
May 14, 2026: FLAM # 2026-1958h (NT) (Rep. Layon): AA DV 176-166 05/14/2026
May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1751h and 2026-1958h: MA VV 05/14/2026
May 21, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 1211 (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.
HB 1211 (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.
HB 1544 (2026): prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.