Executive Order 26-30: Extension of Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published February 2nd, 2026

Detected February 14th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-30, extending the assignment of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden for one year until December 17, 2026. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to an ongoing case involving Sonya Faye Lowe.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-30, issued by the Governor of Florida on February 2, 2026, extends the executive assignment of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden for an additional year, through December 17, 2026. This extension, originally established by Executive Order 24-278, is required because the assigned duties concerning allegations against Sonya Faye Lowe are not yet completed due to the pending status of the case.

The State Attorney is required to notify the Governor by November 17, 2026, if further time is needed. This action reaffirms the previous assignment and ensures the continuation of legal duties in the best interest of the state and the administration of justice. No new obligations are imposed on external entities, but the assignment itself is formally continued.

What to do next

Monitor the status of Executive Order 24-278 and its extension under EO 26-30.
Note the updated assignment end date of December 17, 2026.
Be aware of the notification requirement by November 17, 2026, if additional time is needed.

Source document (simplified)

STATE FFL ^1 A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable GINGER BOWDEN MADDEN, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 24-278 to represent the State of Florida concerning allegations made against Sonya Faye Lowe; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised the Governor that the duties reauired bv the orevious executive assignment have not vet 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 24-278 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including December 17, 2026.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before November 17, 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. ATTEST: RON DESANTIS, GOVERNOR SECRETARY OF STATE