Shevrin “Shev” Jones

U.S. Representative — Florida's 24th Congressional District

Democrat

State

Since November 2020 — November 2026

⚡ Declared Candidate — Aug 18 2026

🔵 Unverified

Promise Score

75%

2 kept · 2 blocked · 2 partial

Voting Attendance

Pending

Not yet entered

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The Bottom Line

Mixed Record — 75% Promise Score

75%

Out of 6 scored promises, Shevrin “Shev” Jones has 2 promises kept, 2 partial, 2 blocked. The record shows partial follow-through — some promises kept, others not delivered.

2 Kept 2 Partial 2 Blocked

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Require Police Body Cameras and Increase Law Enforcement Transparency

Public Safety

◐ Partial

The Promise

"I will fight to require body cameras for law enforcement officers across Florida to ensure transparency and accountability between police and the communities they serve."

Campaign shevrinjones.com · Campaign platform / House legislative record · 2016

The Record

As a Florida House member (2012–2020), Jones championed legislation requiring police body cameras across Florida law enforcement agencies, making it a signature transparency initiative. The effort advanced the statewide conversation on body camera adoption but a universal statewide mandate was never enacted into law. As a State Senator, Jones continued filing legislation on law enforcement-community relations and transparency. Florida still lacks a statewide body camera mandate as of 2026.

Gov. Record shevrinjones.com · Miami-Dade Democratic Party bio · Wikipedia · flsenate.gov

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Protect Floridians from Sudden Loss of Health Insurance Coverage

Healthcare

⊘ Blocked

The Promise

"People are scared. People are anxious. People don't know if their government is working for them. Protecting people's pocketbooks means making sure they can keep their doctor."

News Source Miami Times · Florida Politics · January 2026

The Record

Sponsored SB 114, the Continuity of Care in Health Insurance Contracts bill, inspired by Florida Blue's sudden removal of Memorial Healthcare System from its in-network provider list, which disrupted care for tens of thousands of South Florida patients. The bill would have required insurers to maintain continuity of care protections when dropping providers from their networks mid-contract. Despite being a top priority for Jones entering the 2026 session, SB 114 died in the Banking and Insurance committee when the regular session ended March 13, 2026.

Gov. Record Miami Times January 2026 · flsenate.gov SB 114 · Florida Politics January 12, 2026

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Protect At-Risk Youth and Vulnerable Floridians

Government Reform

◐ Partial

The Promise

"We must do more to protect Florida's most vulnerable residents — children in state custody, domestic violence survivors, and those with disabilities. Our goal this session is to show people that we hear them, see them and are trying to execute for them."

News Source Miami Times · Florida Politics · January 2026

The Record

In 2025 Jones carried four bills targeting vulnerable youth including SB 1272, which cleared committee unanimously and would limit a legal guardian's authority to restrict a ward's access to family and friends while protecting adult wards from isolation. In 2026 he filed SB 516 (Domestic Violence Centers) and SB 170 (Emergency Relief for Families) — both died when session ended March 13. Jones has filed protective legislation for vulnerable residents every session since 2020, consistently prioritizing kids in state custody, domestic violence survivors, and those with disabilities.

Gov. Record Free Press of Jacksonville April 2025 · flsenate.gov · Miami Times January 2026

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Support Teachers and Improve Failing Schools

Education

⊘ Blocked

The Promise

"As a former teacher, I know what it takes to walk into a classroom every day in a school that needs more support. We owe it to our kids to give their teachers the tools they need."

News Source shevrinjones.com · SB 182 sponsorship 2026

The Record

Sponsored SB 182, the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program, which would place experienced and retired teachers in D- and F-rated schools to mentor newer educators. The bill passed the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously and advanced through the Senate. However, the House companion bill stalled in committee and the measure did not reach the governor's desk during the 2026 regular session. The engrossment/session-end date should be verified, as other 2026 session bills are recorded as dying on March 13, 2026. Jones has consistently filed teacher support legislation, reflecting his background as a former AP Chemistry teacher in Broward County Public Schools.

Gov. Record FL SB182 · flsenate.gov · Florida Politics legislative update March 2026

✓

Improve Law Enforcement Interactions with Autistic Individuals

Public Safety

✓ Kept

The Promise

"I have heard concerns from families about interactions between individuals with ASD and law enforcement. This bill provides additional tools to support officers in those moments."

Gov. Record SB 418 Senate floor statement · February 2026

The Record

Sponsored SB 418, requiring law enforcement officers to receive training on recognizing and de-escalating situations involving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Established a 'blue envelope' program allowing families to provide ASD documentation to officers during traffic stops and interactions. The bill passed the Florida Senate 38-0 and was ordered enrolled on March 11, 2026. Verification is needed on whether the bill also passed the House and was signed into law by the governor — if enrollment indicates final passage of both chambers, 'Kept' is correct. The bill addressed an urgent community need, particularly in Miami Gardens and surrounding districts.

Gov. Record FL SB418 · flsenate.gov · Florida Politics February 19, 2026 — verify governor's signature/chapter law number

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Improve Sickle Cell Disease Care for Florida Patients

Healthcare

✓ Kept

The Promise

"Black and Brown communities have been disproportionately impacted by sickle cell disease. Florida must do better for these patients."

Gov. Record SB 844 testimony and sponsorship · Florida Senate · February 2026

The Record

Sponsored SB 844, the Sickle Cell Disease Care Management and Treatment Continuing Education Act, requiring physicians and advanced practitioners authorized to prescribe controlled substances to complete continuing education on sickle cell disease care, treatment, and pain management. The bill passed the Florida Senate unanimously 37-0 on February 25, 2026 and the House 113-0 on March 11, 2026 — one of only a handful of Jones bills to become law. Signed into law as Chapter 2026-6. Florida Medicaid has one of the highest sickle cell patient populations in the country. More than 90% of sickle cell patients are Black or African American.

Gov. Record FL S0844 · LegiScan · Florida Senate · Chapter No. 2026-6 · Florida Phoenix February 6, 2026

Promise Score Over Time

Month	Score	Entries	Change
May 2026	75%	6	—

Legislative record pending.

Shevrin D. Jones is a Florida State Senator representing District 34, a member of the Democratic Party, first elected to the seat in November 2020. Before serving in the Senate, he represented Florida House District 101 from 2012 to 2020, and prior to his legislative career worked as an Advanced Placement Chemistry teacher in Broward County Public Schools, served as Executive Director of South Florida Reading Corps, and founded the South Florida Youth Summit and LEAD Nation, a leadership development organization. He earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and molecular biology from Florida A&M University in 2006, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University in 2017, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University in 2022. Jones made history as the first openly gay person and the first LGBTQ Black person elected to the Florida Senate. He was re-elected in 2022 with 68 percent of the vote and has been designated by the Florida Senate Democratic Caucus as Senate Democratic Leader for the 2028–2030 legislative term. Jones is currently running for re-election in the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary and has focused his legislative work on children, families, education, and public safety.

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Florida State Senator is a legislative office within the Florida Legislature, the state-level bicameral branch of Florida's government, with members serving four-year terms and representing approximately 500,000 residents each. State Senators vote on state legislation and the state budget, participate in committee work, and conduct oversight of state agencies and programs.

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Office Phone

(305) 493-6002

Official Email

[email protected]

Office Address

606 NW 183rd Street Miami Gardens FL 33169

ZIP Codes Served

33054, 33055, 33056, 33147, 33150, 33160, 33161, 33162, 33168, 33169, 33179