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No. HB 1031

Customer Service Callback Queues
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Rosenwald
FILED BY
Mitch Rosenwald — District 98, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
PROVIDED SUMMARY

Customer Service Callback Queues; Defines "callback queue"; establishes pilot program to require the Department of Commerce to use a callback queue for returning certain calls; requires calls to be returned in specified manner and timeframe; requires the department to report specified information to the Legislature by a certain date.

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AI-GENERATED
Requires Commerce to return reemployment calls within one business day.

The Department of Commerce must use a callback queue for reemployment assistance calls. This replaces holding callers or letting them get no answer.

All returned calls must be handled in the order received. The deadline is the end of the next business day.

The Department must report on the pilot's effectiveness to the Legislature by December 31, 2027. This report includes a recommendation on whether to continue or expand the program.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Mandatory Callback Queue for Reemployment Assistance majors. 23.30(5)(b)

AIRequires the Department of Commerce to use a callback queue system for returning calls from claimants regarding reemployment assistance.

“require a callback queue to be used by the Department of Commerce in returning calls from claimants concerning reemployment assistance” bill text, line 24 →
§ 2 24-Hour Return Deadline majors. 23.30(5)(c)

AIMandates that all calls be returned in the order received by the end of the next business day.

“All calls must be returned, in the order in which they were received, by the end of the next business day” bill text, line 27 →
§ 3 Legislative Reporting Requirement moderates. 23.30(5)(d)

AIRequires the Department of Commerce to submit a report to the Legislature by December 31, 2027, evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness and recommending continuation or expansion.

“must submit a report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which includes information concerning the effectiveness of the pilot program” bill text, line 30 →
§ 4 Definition of Callback Queue moderates. 23.30(5)(a)

AIDefines a callback queue as a system allowing callers to leave a number to be reached later, rather than receiving no answer or remaining on hold.

“a system that allows a caller to leave a telephone number at which he or she can be reached at a later time rather than receiving no answer” bill text, line 21 →
TIMELINE
5/26/2026
Chapter No. 2026-113
5/22/2026
Approved by Governor
5/21/2026
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
3/12/2026
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
3/12/2026
Passed as amended; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
3/12/2026
Amendment 460890 Concur
3/12/2026
Added to Senate Message List
3/10/2026
In Messages
3/10/2026
Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 743
3/10/2026
Read 3rd time -SJ 743
3/10/2026
Amendment(s) adopted (460890) -SJ 743
3/10/2026
Read 2nd time -SJ 743
3/10/2026
Substituted for CS/SB 1192 -SJ 743
3/10/2026
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/10/2026
Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 743
2/26/2026
Received
2/26/2026
Referred to Rules
2/25/2026
In Messages
2/25/2026
Passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
2/25/2026
Read 3rd time
2/25/2026
Added to Third Reading Calendar
2/25/2026
Read 2nd time
2/19/2026
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
2/17/2026
Added to Second Reading Calendar
2/17/2026
Bill released to House Calendar
2/17/2026
Reported out of State Affairs Committee
2/17/2026
Favorable by State Affairs Committee
2/13/2026
Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
2/12/2026
Now in State Affairs Committee
2/12/2026
Reported out of Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
2/12/2026
Favorable by Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
2/10/2026
Added to Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee agenda
2/5/2026
Now in Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
2/5/2026
Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
2/5/2026
Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee
2/3/2026
Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/12/2026
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
1/12/2026
Referred to State Affairs Committee
1/12/2026
Referred to Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
1/12/2026
Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
1/6/2026
Filed
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STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 23.30
+158 / −0
s. 23.30
+0 / −0
STAFF ANALYSES