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- View scoreSB270 · FL · 2024
Discharging a Firearm in Residential Areas
The bill aims to tighten restrictions on the discharge of firearms in residential areas. Violators may face first-degree misdemeanor charges. The legislation outlines specific exceptions to these prohibitions, including lawful defense of life or property, official duties, circumstances not risking life or property, and accidental discharges.
Regular Session Week 4Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB304 · FL · 2024
Household Moving Services
This bill mandates that moving brokers must be registered and clearly disclose their role and fees to customers. Brokers can only arrange for transportation of property by registered movers and cannot provide estimates for total moving costs, which must be provided directly by the registered movers. Moving brokers are required to display their registration number and that their fees do not include the cost of moving services. Additionally, they must list all registered movers they work with including complete contact details and ownership information, and they must include an itemized breakdown of their service fees.
Regular Session Week 6Apr 3, 2024 - View scoreSB306 · FL · 2024
Placement of Surrendered Newborn Infants
The bill presumes a surrendering parent's consent to terminate parental rights, without requiring express consent, except when child abuse or neglect is suspected or confirmed. The legislation instructs licensed child-placing agencies to immediately seek adoptive placements from a registry, and community-based care lead agencies must attempt inter-agency placements if no suitable home is found. Hospitals receiving surrendered newborns are directed to contact licensed child-placing agencies.
Regular Session Week 5Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB344 · FL · 2024
Required Instruction in the History of African Americans
This bill amends Florida statutes relating to required instruction in African American history. It disallows any indication that enslaved individuals benefited from slavery.
December Committee Week 2Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB438 · FL · 2024
Term Limits
This bill prohibits county commissioners from seeking re-election if they would have served 8 consecutive years in office by the end of their current term. Additionally, the bill restricts these individuals from qualifying for a ballot for any other county commission seat within the same county until 2 years have passed since their last term concluded.
Regular Session Week 6Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB450 · FL · 2024
Sheltering or Aiding Unmarried Minors
This bill creates a legal presumption of knowledge of a minor's age for those unlawfully sheltering or aiding minors under 18, offers a defense for actions believed necessary for a minor's welfare, and increases criminal penalties for these offenses.
Regular Session Week 1Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB462 · FL · 2024
Excusal from Jury Service
This bill excuses a woman from jury service if she has given birth within the six months prior to the reporting date. The request for excusal must be in writing and accompanied by a photocopy of the newborn's birth certificate. This excusal only applies to the specific summons for which it is requested.
Regular Session Week 2Feb 14, 2024 - View scoreSB524 · FL · 2024
DNA Samples from Inmates
This bill requires Florida inmates who have not previously provided a DNA sample to submit one to the Department of Corrections no later than September 30, 2024. The department is responsible for the collection and processing of these samples.
Regular Session Week 2Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB544 · FL · 2024
Swimming Lesson Voucher Program
This bill creates a Swimming Lesson Voucher Program within the Florida Department of Health to improve water safety by offering free swimming lessons to families with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level with children 4 years or younger.
Regular Session Week 2Apr 16, 2024 - View scoreSB554 · FL · 2024
Hot Car Death Prevention
This bill establishes April as "Hot Car Death Prevention Month." It encourages agencies and local governments to sponsor events focused on raising public awareness and educating people to prevent hot car deaths.
Regular Session Week 1Feb 21, 2024 - View scoreSB562 · FL · 2024
Harassment of Election Workers
This bill provides a clear definition of 'election worker,' which includes members of county canvassing boards and individuals serving as election officials or poll workers involved in the state's electoral processes. The legislation makes it unlawful to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or harass election workers. This prohibition also extends to any attempts to impede or interfere with the workers' official duties or to retaliate against them for fulfilling their responsibilities. Violations of this section constitute a third-degree felony.
Regular Session Week 5Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB680 · FL · 2024
Protection of Medical Freedom
This bill prevents the Department of Health from enrolling individuals into an immunization registry or tracking system without consent. Allows parents to opt their children out of said registry. It bars businesses, health care providers, and governmental entities from requiring proof of vaccination or recovery for access or employment. It also amends civil rights and insurance laws, prohibiting employment discrimination based on vaccination status and creating legal remedies for the aggrieved.
December Committee Week 1Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB694 · FL · 2024
Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program
This bill establishes the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program within the Department of Education to acknowledge high school graduates who achieve exemplary results in fine arts courses. With the aim to encourage student proficiency in the visual and performing arts, the Seal of Fine Arts is awarded to students who meet certain criteria beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible students must have a standard high school diploma, complete three year-long fine arts courses with grades of "A" or higher, and accomplish two additional benchmarks, such as completing advanced coursework, participating in a juried event, volunteering for arts-related services, or being recognized for an original work of art.
Regular Session Week 6Feb 14, 2024 - View scoreSB758 · FL · 2024
Tracking Devices and Applications
This bill makes it illegal for individuals to install or utilize tracking devices or applications to monitor the location or movements of another person or their property without obtaining consent. Certain exceptions apply, such as when used by law enforcement in a criminal investigation, by parents or legal guardians over minor children, by caregivers for elderly or disabled adults whose safety may be at risk, by businesses for legitimate business purposes, and by vehicle owners or lessees.
Regular Session Week 4Apr 29, 2024 - View scoreSB764 · FL · 2024
Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence
This bill mandates the retention of specified sexual offense evidence for at least eight years post-collection. It requires anonymous storage and a documented chain of custody.
Regular Session Week 1May 13, 2024 - View scoreSB780 · FL · 2024
Early Voting Sites
This bill grants supervisors of elections greater flexibility in the designation of additional early voting sites in certain areas. Previously only one additional early voting site could be designated. The new bill allows numerous early voting sites that are at least 5 miles away from eligible early voting site locations. Results of early votes cannot be reported before election day close and must be reported by precinct.
December Committee Week 1Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB782 · FL · 2024
Election Board Composition
This bill requires that election boards must include at minimum one members from at least the two largest political parties in the state, ensuring no single party has sole representation. Except during primaries with one party's candidates on the ballot.
December Committee Week 2Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB818 · FL · 2024
Military Leave
This bill entitles local and state officials to full pay for the first 30 days of active federal military service, if the service is at least 90 consecutive days. The legislation stipulates that after the completion of the initial 30 days, the employer may supplement military pay to ensure that the total salary, equals that earned prior to being called to active duty. The bill also mandates that all benefits required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act be continued.
Regular Session Week 5Mar 22, 2024 - View scoreSB842 · FL · 2024
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act
This bill regulates products containing kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant. Processors are barred from selling kratom products or extracts adulterated with harmful substances, or exceed a 2% concentration of the alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine. They must ensure packaging includes safe usage directions and no medical claims. The sale of products with high residual solvent levels is banned. SB 842 also bans providing kratom products to anyone under 21.
Regular Session Week 4Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreSB850 · FL · 2024
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising
This bill mandates that political ads using generative AI must include a disclaimer if the content depicts unreal events. Violators will face civil penalties, and complaints can be filed with the Florida Elections Commission.
Regular Session Week 2Mar 1, 2024 - View scoreSB864 · FL · 2024
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Law Enforcement Officers
This bill mandates training for law enforcement on interacting with people with autism, covering recognition, response techniques, and ensuring safety and rights.
Regular Session Week 3Mar 8, 2024 - View scoreHB1009 · FL · 2025
Religious Expression and Classroom Requirements in K-12 Schools
The bill aims to ensure religious freedom in Florida's K-12 schools. It prohibits discrimination against students, parents, or school personnel based on religious viewpoints. Students are allowed to express religious beliefs in assignments and wear religious symbols. Schools must provide equal access for religious groups to use facilities and allow religious activities. Noncompliance with these policies could lead to penalties for school districts.
Florida Legislative Session 19 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1021 · FL · 2025
Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events
HB 1021 allows sworn law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at athletic events as private citizens, amending existing prohibitions in Florida Statutes. This bill modifies section 790.06 to permit these officers to carry firearms, overriding general bans on weapons at such venues. It provides an exception for officers but not for the general public, promoting security while acknowledging law enforcement responsibility.
Florida Legislative Session 30 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB103 · FL · 2025
Protection from Surgical Smoke
The bill requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement policies mandating the use of smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures by January 2026. This aims to reduce surgical smoke exposure, including bio-aerosols and harmful contaminants, which can pose health risks to patients and medical staff. This legislation is intended to improve air quality in medical environments.
Florida Committee Weeks 1 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1101 · FL · 2025
Out-of-network Providers
The bill requires that health care practitioners notify patients in writing when referring them to out-of-network providers, potentially increasing their cost-sharing responsibilities. Insurers must allow payments for nonpreferred provider services to count towards deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums under certain conditions, including patient requests and cost criteria. Noncompliance by health practitioners could lead to disciplinary actions.
Florida Legislative Session 5 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1143 · FL · 2025
Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources
The bill aims to regulate drilling, exploration, and extraction of oil and gas resources, prohibiting activities within 10 miles of national estuarine research reserves. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to consider environmental protection factors. The bill includes conditions for granting permits and mandates penalties for violations, emphasizing the protection of Florida's natural resources.
Florida Legislative Session 19 April 2025Jun 30, 2025 - View scoreHB1205 · FL · 2025
Initiative Petitions for Constitutional Amendments
The bill limits initiative amendment sponsors to one amendment per election cycle, mandates financial reporting, and requires petition circulators to undergo training. It also changes penalties for violations and outlines procedures for verifying and revoking petition signatures. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability in the initiative process.
Florida Legislative Session 8 March 2025May 5, 2025 - View scoreHB1221 · FL · 2025
Local Option Taxes
The Local Option Taxes bill requires certain taxes to be renewed through an ordinance. It allows exceptions, construction provisions, expiration, and the potential adoption of new ordinances. The bill amends existing Florida Statutes to define the process and duration for local option taxes, particularly for tourist development and regional transportation. It ensures bondholders' rights and sets requirements for referendum renewals every eight years or up to thirty years for bond financing.
Florida Legislative Session 26 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1225 · FL · 2025
Employment of Minors
The bill amends regulations on minor employment, updating work hours and conditions for minors aged 16 and 17. It removes certain restrictions and exceptions, aligning with federal laws and simplifying compliance. This bill emphasizes parental and educational authority to grant work hour waivers to minors under specific circumstances while ensuring parental and educational oversight remains a priority.
Florida Legislative Session 8 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB123 · FL · 2025
Education
This bill amends laws related to charter schools, allowing municipalities to apply for job engine charter schools, focusing on job creation, and mandates school boards to plan property use. It restricts property acquisition if district enrollment declines, and urges surplus property conversion, emphasizing education and community development. It stipulates security, financial responsibility, and educational standards for charter schools.
Florida Legislative Session 8 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB13 · FL · 2025
Windstorm Coverage by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
This bill revises Florida's windstorm insurance rules, particularly affecting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. It implements emergency assessments on insurers and policyholders to cover financial shortfalls after hurricanes. Premiums for hurricane and other property coverages must be separated for transparency and fairness. Rate reductions incentivize windstorm mitigation efforts like improved construction techniques.
Florida Committee Weeks 11 Jan 2025Feb 28, 2025 - View scoreHB1327 · FL · 2025
Community Services for Needy Individuals and Families
This bill codifies the Hope Florida program into state law, placing the authority for running the program under the Executive Office of the Governor. Hope Florida aims to support needy residents by creating a seamless support network involving state agencies and private organizations. It establishes Hope Navigators for community assistance, setting care plans with defined steps and timelines to help participants reach self-sufficiency and integrate into society while reducing reliance on State resources.
Florida Legislative Session 26 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB137 · FL · 2025
Homeowners' Association Ombudsman
This bill proposes the creation of the Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman within the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, which is part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida. This office is designed to serve as a resource and guide for homeowners’ associations and related parties, offering oversight particularly in the areas of election monitoring and conflict resolution.
Florida Committee Weeks 25 Jan 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1381 · FL · 2025
Elections
This bill introduces changes to the election process, notably enhancing voter registration and security measures. It mandates signature matching training, authorizes election offices to issue subpoenas, and revises rules for voter registration and updates. The bill also sets new guidelines for election observers and specifies procedures for handling and counting ballots.
Florida Legislative Session 12 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1409 · FL · 2025
Elections
HB 1409 aims to enhance voter participation and equality in elections by making Election Day a public holiday and setting standards for voter education. It encourages civic engagement by expanding voter rights, legalizing Ranked Choice Voting, ensuring language accessibility, and prohibiting voter suppression tactics. The bill requires a strategic voting equipment plan and establishes a commission to oversee election processes and address any potential misinformation.
Florida Legislative Session 15 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1445 · FL · 2025
Public Officers and Employees
The bill requires public officers and employees to be U.S. citizens and residents of Florida, with certain offices needing residency in specific counties. It defines 'office' for constitutional purposes, covering a range of government roles from governor to municipal administrator. Taking effect on July 1, 2025, it specifies roles with sovereign power and independent authority, excluding contractual or employment-based roles.
Florida Legislative Session 23 March 2025Jun 18, 2026 - View scoreHB1467 · FL · 2025
Gambling
The Florida Gambling bill enacts stricter regulations and penalties on illegal gambling activities, including the transport of individuals for illegal gambling purposes. It establishes the Florida Gaming Control Commission to oversee gaming activities, including fantasy sports contests. The bill introduces new definitions and amendments to existing statutes, revising penalties for gambling-related offenses and preempting local regulations.
Florida Legislative Session 26 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB149 · FL · 2025
Claims for Adverse Reactions to Vaccine and Drugs under the Medicaid and Medically Needy Programs
This bill expedites the review and payment processes for claims filed under Medicaid and medically needy programs when a physician has determined that a patient has suffered a severe injury due to an FDA or State Department of Health recommended vaccine, immunizing agent, or emergency countermeasure drug.
Florida Committee Weeks 25 Jan 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1495 · FL · 2025
Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act
The bill, titled the 'Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act,' prohibits mandating the use of preferred pronouns for employees, emphasizing a person's sex based on biological traits. It protects employees from adverse actions against their beliefs and prohibits certain gender-related training as employment conditions. It provides remedies for violations and authorizes the Department of Management Services to adopt rules.
Florida Legislative Session 15 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB15 · FL · 2025
Storage of Handguns in Private Conveyances and Vessels
This bill mandates secure handgun storage in private vehicles and vessels to combat rising theft. It requires handguns to be locked or in secure cases, out of sight, particularly from minors. Counties are tasked with enacting penalties for parents if minors acquire guns from vehicles. This law aims to enhance safety and reduce juvenile gun access, supported by public campaigns for awareness.
Florida Committee Weeks 11 Jan 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1517 · FL · 2025
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
This bill outlines changes to civil liability laws regarding wrongful death claims related to unborn children. It defines key terms like 'unborn child' and 'survivors' and specifies who can bring legal claims for wrongful death damages. Notably, it prohibits actions against mothers or medical providers providing standard care. Parents of unborn children can seek damages for their loss.
Florida Legislative Session 12 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1539 · FL · 2025
Materials Harmful to Minors
This bill revises the definition of 'harmful to minors' in Florida statutes and changes standards for instructional materials. It requires the State Board of Education to ensure compliance with these standards. Sanctions and corrective actions can be applied to schools failing to comply. It also allows parents and residents to object to materials, with a formal review and potential removal of inappropriate content.
Florida Legislative Session 19 April 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB1551 · FL · 2025
Attorney Fee Awards in Insurance Actions
The bill addresses attorney fee awards in insurance actions. It updates sections of Florida Statutes concerning the awarding of attorney fees to the prevailing party in civil actions involving insurance contracts. The bill aims to clarify the conditions under which attorney fees are awarded and specifies what constitutes a good faith settlement offer, ensuring fairer treatment in insurance-related legal matters.
Florida Legislative Session 23 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB175 · FL · 2025
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
The Officer Jason Raynor Act amends several Florida statutes to protect law enforcement officers by revising laws to prohibit the use of force when resisting arrest, enhance penalties for offenses against officers, and redefine assault and battery provisions. It mandates stricter punishments for assault, battery, or murder of officers, aiming to ensure enhanced legal protection for law enforcement personnel.
Florida Legislative Session 30 March 2025Apr 29, 2025 - View scoreHB195 · FL · 2025
Education in Correctional Facilities for Licensed Professions
The bill aims to help inmates in Florida's correctional facilities by allowing them to take classes for licensed professions. It requires the Correctional Education Program to work with professional boards to ensure that inmates can earn educational credits towards licensure requirements, ultimately helping them in their careers once released.
Florida Legislative Session 8 March 2025Apr 29, 2025 - View scoreHB209 · FL · 2025
State Land Management
The State Park Preservation Act mandates public hearings for updated land management plans and requires electronic availability of these documents. It revises duties for Florida's Division of Recreation and Parks, focusing on conservation-based public recreation. The act prohibits certain construction activities in state parks while promoting public participation and advisory input. It requires regular reporting and reviews of land management plans by governmental and private entities.
Florida Legislative Session 12 April 2025May 23, 2025 - View scoreHB21 · FL · 2025
Dental Therapy
The bill allows Medicaid to reimburse dental services provided in mobile units in specific settings, establishes regulations for dental therapists, and outlines their scope of practice under supervisory agreements. It mandates reporting on dental therapy implementation and impact, provisions for Medicaid services, and criminal penalties for unauthorized practice.
Florida Committee Weeks 1 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB219 · FL · 2025
Health Screenings For K-12 Students
This bill focuses on health screenings for K-12 students, mandating parental notification for services. Schools are to inform parents about health services and allow them to opt out. Classroom instruction on gender identity is limited, and procedures must align with parental rights. Amendments target procedures related to student well-being, mental health discussions, and the confidentiality of related information.
Florida Legislative Session 8 March 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB223 · FL · 2025
Electronic Monitoring Devices in Long-term Care Facilities
Florida's HB 223 bill allows nursing and assisted living residents to use electronic monitoring devices in their rooms with consent from their roommates. Facilities cannot retaliate against residents who choose to install these devices. The bill mandates a consent form and penalizes obstruction or unauthorized access to recordings. The Agency for Health Care Administration may establish rules, and the law becomes effective July 1, 2025.
Florida Committee Weeks 22 Feb 2025Jun 16, 2025 - View scoreHB299 · FL · 2025
Elevator Accessibility Requirements
HB 299 mandates that all elevator cars installed after October 1, 1990, must include at least one support rail. These rails need to be smooth, continuous, and a minimum of 42 inches long, placed between 31 and 33 inches above the car floor, and must not use materials such as wallpaper or cloth. This regulation is aimed at enhancing accessibility for the physically handicapped in Florida.
Florida Legislative Session 30 March 2025Jun 16, 2025
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