Executive Order 26-31: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published February 2nd, 2026

Detected February 14th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-31, extending the assignment of State Attorney Brian Haas for one year, until January 19, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Donald Seoane.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-31 extends the previously issued Executive Order 24-05, as amended by 24-284, which assigned State Attorney Brian Haas to represent the State of Florida in charges against Donald Seoane. The extension is for an additional year, concluding on January 19, 2027, as the case is still pending and the assigned duties are not yet completed.

This order reaffirms the assignment and requires the Assigned State Attorney to notify the Governor by December 19, 2026, if further time is needed. This action is a procedural extension of an existing legal assignment and does not introduce new obligations for regulated entities outside of the specific case context.

What to do next

Note the extension of the State Attorney's assignment until January 19, 2027.
Be aware of the notification deadline of December 19, 2026, if additional time is required by the Assigned State Attorney.

Source document (simplified)

STATE O F FL O RI D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-31 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable BRIAN HAAS, State Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 24-05, as extended by Executive Order 24-284, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Donald Seoane; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised the Governor that the duties required by the previous executive assignment have not yet been completed as the case is still pending; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has further advised the Governor that an extension of this assignment is necessary in order to complete the assigned duties; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends of justice that the assignment of the Assigned State Attorney be continued with respect to the above matters, pursuant to section 27.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order: Section 1. Executive Order 24-05, as extended by Executive Order 24-284, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including January 19, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 19, 2026, if additional time is required. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 2nd day of February, 2026.