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Veterans Plaza
4902 Eisenhower Boulevard
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Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 281-2538
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Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
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2024-2026
2022-2024

2024-2026

Senator Jay Collins

Party: Republican

Committee Assignments

District 14

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Consists of part of Hillsborough county

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Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2025

S 82 Dental Therapy
Last Action: 1/15/2025 Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules
S 84 Housing for Legally Verified Agricultural Workers
Last Action: 1/15/2025 Referred to Community Affairs; Agriculture; Rules
S 468 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy
S 490 Concealed Carry Licensing Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, and Military Servicemembers
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
S 516 Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules
S 540 Disability History and Awareness Instruction
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Rules
S 572 Dangerous Dogs
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Agriculture; Judiciary; Fiscal Policy
S 574 Toll Exemptions for Purple Heart Medal Recipients
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy
S 598 Enhanced Firearms Training Facilities
Last Action: 2/20/2025 Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
S 686 Specialty License Plates/K9s for Warriors
Last Action: 2/12/2025 Filed
S 688 Canine Support Grant Program for First Responders
Last Action: 2/12/2025 Filed
S 804 Designation of the Official State Flagship
Last Action: 2/18/2025 Filed
S 906 Pharmacy
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed
S 910 Veterans’ Benefits Assistance
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed
S 912 Threats from Foreign Nations
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed
S 914 Public Records and Meetings/Reports on Adversarial Threats
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed
S 918 Employment of Minors
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed
S 920 Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Filed

Co-Introduced in 2025

S 104 Cardiac Emergencies
Last Action: 1/15/2025 Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Fiscal Policy
S 116 Veterans
Last Action: 2/18/2025 Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
S 314 Florida National Guard Increased Force Structure
Last Action: 2/18/2025 Now in Rules
S 348 Ethics
Last Action: 2/19/2025 Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2022

Other Public Service

Volunteer coach, 2015-2018
Community Watch, President
WDAEM Advisory Council
USASOC Leadership Advisory Council
Norwich Organizational Leadership Advisory Council

Honors and Awards

Senator of the Year, Florida Young Republicans, 2024
Senator of the Year, Sarasota Young Republicans, 2024
Taka a Soldier Fishing Press on Award, 2023
Defender of Freedom, National Rifle Association, 2023
Chronic Complex Champion, BayCare Health System, 2023
Senator of the Year, ABATE of Florida, 2023
Senator of the Year, Tampa Bay Young Republicans, 2023
Florida Rural Water Association Support Recognition, 2023
Florida Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Award, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Fruit & Vegetables Association, 2023
Freedom Champion, Americans for Prosperity, 2023
Keiser University Commencement Speaker, 2023
Friend of the Sheriff, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau, 2023
Phoenix House Florida Community Service Award, 2023
Champion of Advocacy, 21 & Change, 2023
Community Hero Veteran Award, Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival, 2021
Major General John Singlaub Award, 2017
Special Forces Qualification Course Leadership Award, 2005

Affiliations

NRA
American Legion
Military Order of the Purple Heart
VFW
Special Forces Association

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Chief Programs Officer of a national 501(c)(3) with a focus on food needs in and out of disaster zones
Spouse:	Layla Sangid Collins of Princeton, WV
Children:	Gabe, Colt
Education:	Special Forces Qualification Course, 2005 Leadership Award as chosen by peers and cadre American Military University, B.S., Health Sciences, 2010 summa cum laude Norwich University, 2012 with Honors
Born:	in Scobey, Montana. Moved to Florida in 2019.
Military Service:	Retired 23-year Army Green Beret
Religious Affiliation:	Christian
Recreation:	Family time, running, cycling, reading

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