Legislative Pulse
Bills and rule changes that affect FRS benefits tracked by PensionForge.
2026 Regular Session · ended March 13
Special Risk COLA floor
A proposed minimum 1.5% annual COLA for eligible Special Risk Class retirees, currently in conference for the 2026 special session.
Affects: COLA · CS/SB 7028 (Florida Senate) · HB 5205 (Florida Senate) · Senate Bill Analysis (Feb 20, 2026)
Latest: 2026 regular session ended without resolving the budget; HB 5205 not enrolled. Special session scheduled May 12–29, 2026.
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SB 1304 / HB 1289 — Special Risk expansion to prosecutors and investigators
A 2026 bill that would have added state attorneys, the statewide prosecutor, assistant statewide prosecutors, and special investigators to the Special Risk Class. Died in committee without a hearing.
Affects: contribution rate · SB 1304 full text (Filed) · SB 1304 bill page · HB 1289 bill page · MyFRS 2026 legislation tracker · Special Risk criteria — s. 121.0515 (2024)
Latest: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability without a hearing
SB 520 / HB 1087 — FRS public records exemption
A 2026 bill that would have broadened privacy protections for FRS retirement plan participants, closing an asymmetry between Pension Plan and Investment Plan members. Did not pass.
Affects: · SB 520 full text (Filed) · SB 520 bill page · CS/CS/HB 1087 bill page (repurposed) · MyFRS 2026 legislation tracker · MyFRS public records policy (current law) · Current statute — s. 121.031 (2024)
Latest: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability; HB 1087 repurposed without FRS provisions