800 bills
- View scoreSB90 · FL · 2025
Postsecondary Out-of-state Fee Waivers
This bill changes the rules for out-of-state tuition waivers, removing benefits for undocumented students.
Florida Committee Weeks 11 Jan 2025Feb 18, 2025 - View scoreHB1001 · FL · 2026
Official Actions of Local Governments
This bill would ban Florida counties and cities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, offices, or officers, and would void all existing DEI-related policies. Officials who violate this could be removed from office, and residents could sue local governments for violations. Contractors and grant recipients must certify they will not use local funds for DEI training or materials. The bill includes exceptions for actions required by state or federal law, official holidays and observances, public safety services, and materials explaining anti-discrimination laws.
Official Actions of Local Governments (HB 1001)Mar 10, 2026 - View scoreHB1063 · FL · 2026
Gubernatorial Transition
Sets clear rules for handing power to a new Governor. Requires a transition liaison in the Governor’s office and in each state agency. Agencies must prepare briefing books, give access to top staff, and provide temporary office space. The Governor‑elect can see agency records and use IT systems after signing a promise to protect private data; illegal leaks are a crime. The state also provides email, collaboration tools, cybersecurity training, and tech help.
Gubernatorial Transition (HB 1063)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1071 · FL · 2026
Education Funding Restrictions and Instruction Changes
This bill bans K-12 public schools from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, political activism, or groups that discriminate. It requires schools to teach fetal development with videos, but parents can opt their children out of these and other health lessons. Schools must use FDA-approved epinephrine for allergies and follow stricter classroom door-locking rules. Districts and charters must adopt evidence-based math plans, and the state can remove objectionable materials. Early learning providers face 2–5 year bans for violations. Struggling districts must submit improvement plans and data to the state.
Education Funding Restrictions and Instruction Changes (HB 1071)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB11 · FL · 2026
Designation of the State Birds
The bill designates the American flamingo as Florida's official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. This new designation replaces the prior selection of the mockingbird as the state bird. It would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 4 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB111 · FL · 2026
Antisemitism Task Force
Creates a state Antisemitism Task Force to study and fight antisemitism. Members include lawmakers, state officials, Jewish community leaders, educators, police and prosecutors. It will map how common antisemitism is, advise police training, assess media literacy teaching, review hate‑crime laws, and recommend policies. It will also build ties between local governments and Jewish communities. Meets quarterly, reports yearly, first on schools and universities. Ends in 2029 unless renewed.
Antisemitism Task Force (HB 111)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1119 · FL · 2026
Materials Harmful to Minors
The bill tightens control over school books and materials. It defines harmful to minors and lets parents and county residents object to any classroom or library item or reading list. Items flagged as pornographic or harmful must be pulled within 5 school days, and literary or artistic value can’t be used to keep them. Non-parent residents may file one objection a month. The state can audit districts, require fixes, and withhold funds. Policies and forms must be easy to find online.
Materials Harmful to Minors (HB 1119)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB119 · FL · 2026
Sharia and Other Foreign Law
This bill prohibits the use of Sharia and other foreign laws in legal decisions or contracts within the state. It ensures that no rulings or contractual agreements can infringe upon the rights guaranteed by the U.S. and State Constitutions, such as free speech, due process, and equality. The bill also outlines instances where this rule does not apply, including religious organization matters and where federal law takes precedence.
Florida Committee Weeks 26 Oct 2025Jan 9, 2026 - View scoreHB121 · FL · 2026
Nursing Education Programs
Raises standards for Florida nursing schools. The Board of Nursing can deny or revoke programs tied to problems in other states or past failing owners. Programs must report more data, post exit exam results, support at-risk students, and missing reports can trigger termination. Low licensure pass rates mean faster probation with no extensions; very low rates require tuition refunds. Probationary schools must disclose status and fund remediation. Health staff may inspect programs. Expect fewer weak programs and better-prepared nurses.
Nursing Education Programs (HB 121)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB125 · FL · 2026
Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance
This bill establishes October 14 each year as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' in Florida. It honors Charlie Kirk for advocacy in free speech, civic engagement, and constitutional principles. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, is said in the bill to have inspired youth involvement in democracy and to have strengthened public discourse and civic education.
Florida Committee Weeks 26 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1279 · FL · 2026
Education
This bill updates Florida’s education system by requiring organizations that serve the blind to provide clear disclosures and meet certain standards. It also sets new rules for vocational rehabilitation providers regarding applications, evaluations, and rates. It changes how public universities and colleges measure graduation rates, award performance-based funding, and determine grades and dual enrollment eligibility. Nonresident, noncitizen enrollment is capped at 10% (no more than 5% from any country), and state financial aid is limited to U.S. citizens or lawfully present residents, excluding most international students. Special provisions for homeless student eligibility are also included.
Education (HB 1279)May 5, 2026 - View scoreHB1283 · FL · 2026
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
This bill sets stricter rules for complaints against police and correctional officers in Florida. Most complaints must be written and signed under oath, unless backed by other evidence. Officers must get a copy of the complaint before questioning or discipline, and can't be suspended, demoted, or fired without it. Non-disciplinary investigations can't affect promotions or raises. False complaints face penalties, and case details stay confidential until a final decision is made. The bill also mandates life without parole for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer acting in their official capacity.
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers (HB 1283)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1307 · FL · 2026
Unauthorized Aliens
The bill restricts services for people in Florida who are not legally in the U.S. Agencies may not license them or give homebuying aid; improper aid must be repaid and can trigger foreclosure. Adults without legal status can't collect certain state claims. Employers face big fines, license loss, full medical costs, and a felony if hiring over 50; E-Verify is required before workers' comp claims. Banks and money senders must verify status. In crashes, some out-of-state drivers are presumed at fault.
Unauthorized Aliens (HB 1307)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1329 · FL · 2026
Local Government Spending
This bill increases local budget transparency and limits spending by requiring counties and cities to post tentative budgets online 14 days before public hearings and keep final budgets online for five years with searchable data, downloadable charts, employee salaries, and travel costs. A 10% budget-cutting exercise must be shown before adoption. Budget changes need longer notice and online posting. The bill bans funding or contracting for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, requires annual compliance certification, allows hotline complaints, and imposes daily fines for violations.
Local Government Spending (HB 1329)Jun 25, 2026 - View scoreHB133 · FL · 2026
Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
This bill would lower the age for buying or transferring firearms from 21 to 18, allowing most adults 18 and older to purchase guns from licensed dealers. Some adults, such as those with felony convictions, certain mental health rulings, or other legal restrictions would still be prohibited. Exempt groups like law enforcement and military keep their age exceptions, while the general public ages 18–20 would also become eligible.
Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer (HB 133)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB1421 · FL · 2026
Cattle Grazing on State Land
This bill requires Florida agencies managing state-owned land to evaluate whether parts of those lands could be leased to private businesses for cattle grazing when developing or updating land management plans. If areas are found suitable, the plans must identify them and allow for grazing leases; if none are suitable, the agency must explain why in the plan. The bill ensures these decisions are transparent to the public and reviewed by relevant state councils to balance land use, conservation, and other public interests. These requirements apply to plans created or updated on or after July 1, 2026.
Cattle Grazing on State Land (HB 1421)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB145 · FL · 2026
Suits Against the Government
This bill increases the limits on state liability for tort claims and allows settlements without further legislative approval. It ensures claims are governed by limits effective when they occur and revises related exceptions. The bill modifies the statute of limitations for claims against the state, adjusting requirements for claim presentation and resolution. It also prohibits certain insurance policy conditions, impacting state settlements and tort liabilities.
Florida Committee Weeks 15 Nov 2025Jun 30, 2026 - View scoreHB1471 · FL · 2026
Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
This bill lets Florida officials officially label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations. It becomes a crime to help or join these groups, and no public money can support them. Private schools with state scholarships must break ties or lose funding. Colleges can’t use funds to support these groups, must report visa students who promote them, and may expel those students, ending their aid and in-state tuition. Courts can't apply foreign or religious law if it violates constitutional rights.
Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations (HB 1471)Apr 7, 2026 - View scoreHB1551 · FL · 2026
Products Liability for Firearms
This bill would limit when someone can sue a gun manufacturer in Florida for product liability. It states that firearm makers cannot be sued just because their guns do not have certain safety features—like magazine disconnects, loaded chamber indicators, special locks for authorized users, or manual safeties—unless those features are required by federal law. However, if a gun is actually defective or doesn’t work as promised, manufacturers could still be held responsible. The bill would take effect immediately if passed.
Products Liability for Firearms (HB 1551)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB167 · FL · 2026
Former Phosphate Mining Lands
This bill lets landowners label property as former phosphate mines in county records. The health department must check these sites for gamma radiation when owners ask and share results. People who sue over mining pollution must include a certified radiation survey with their lawsuit. If the issue is a natural substance on a recorded former mine that has been surveyed, owners can use that as a defense. This adds transparency, sets proof rules, and may limit some claims.
Former Phosphate Mining Lands (HB 167)May 26, 2026 - View scoreHB173 · FL · 2026
Parental Rights
This bill increases parental control over minors’ health care and school data by requiring parental consent for STD treatment, most medical services, and the use of biofeedback devices or DNA/blood records. The bill narrows minors’ ability to seek mental health and substance use care without parental involvement and repeals direct access to outpatient crisis intervention services. In schools, parents must be given advance copies of K-12 questionnaires, must give permission for student participation, and have the right to opt their child out. Providers who do not follow these consent requirements may face penalties.
Parental Rights (HB 173)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB197 · FL · 2026
Employment Eligibility
Starting July 1, 2026, all private employers in Florida must use the federal E-Verify system to check if new hires can work in the U.S. This expands the current rule from larger employers to every business. Employers must also certify each year on their first unemployment tax filing that they followed the rule. Effects: more consistent hiring checks, fewer unauthorized workers hired, added paperwork and costs for small businesses, and possible hiring delays.
Employment Eligibility (HB 197)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB247 · FL · 2026
Public Records/Municipal Clerks
This bill aims to protect personal details of current and former municipal clerks and their staff by exempting their home addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, and other identifying information from public records. Additionally, it covers the same data for their families, ensuring safety against potential threats tied to their public duties.
Florida Committee Weeks 15 Nov 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB249 · FL · 2026
Designation of Official State Flagship
This bill would change Florida's official state flagship—a symbolic title given to a ship that represents the state's maritime heritage—from the schooner Western Union (a historic sailing vessel from Key West) to the S.S. American Victory, a World War II-era ship and museum in Tampa. The change honors veterans and the state's military history. Residents and visitors can learn about past wars and merchant mariners through exhibits and programs.
Designation of Official State Flagship (HB 249)Apr 3, 2026 - View scoreHB289 · FL · 2026
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
This bill allows parents to claim damages for the wrongful death of their unborn child, except against the mother or healthcare providers in legal medical care. The bill defines 'survivors' to include parents of unborn children and specifies the damages parents can recover. It also includes amendments to current statutes for conforming purposes.
Florida Committee Weeks 15 Nov 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB29 · FL · 2026
Sale and Purchase of Ivermectin
This bill allows ivermectin to be sold and bought as an over-the-counter drug in Florida without needing a prescription or a doctor's consultation. The legislation defines 'over-the-counter medication' and states proposed selling and purchasing rules for ivermectin effective from July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 4 Oct 2025Oct 21, 2025 - View scoreHB299 · FL · 2026
Blue Ribbon Projects
This bill aims to create development projects called Blue Ribbon Projects. Such projects would be at least 10,000 acres in area and would be required to set aside 60% of the land for conservation. Local governments would be barred from having any planning or zoning authority on the remaining 40%, including for density, which could reach 12 units per acre.
Blue Ribbon Projects (HB 299) - 2026 Florida billMar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB31 · FL · 2026
Recognizing Judea and Samaria
The bill establishes that the areas known as Judea and Samaria, annexed by Israel from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War, should not be referred to as the 'West Bank' in official Florida government materials. It prohibits state agencies from using this term and restricts funding for materials that do. Exceptions can be made with proper justification. The act would be effective starting July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 4 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB317 · FL · 2026
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses
This bill bans gay and trans panic defenses in criminal cases. A nonviolent sexual advance, or beliefs about someone's sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, cannot be used to excuse justify, or reduce a sentence. Courts must judge actions, not bias. The change protects LGBTQ people, supports equal justice, and helps prevent bias-based violence. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses (HB 317)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB33 · FL · 2026
Transportation Facility Designations
This bill would give an honorary name—“Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue”—to a specific section of S.R. 985/S.W. 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade County, between S.W. 24th Street and S.R. 90/S.W. 8th Street. If passed, the Florida Department of Transportation would put up new signs showing this name. There would be a small cost to the state for making and installing the new signs. The name and signs would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Transportation Facility Designations (HB 33)Jun 15, 2026 - View scoreHB363 · FL · 2026
Dental Therapy
Creates licensed dental therapists to expand access to care. They can do fillings, simple extractions, and preventive services under a Florida dentist's general supervision, using a written agreement. Medicaid may pay for services in approved mobile clinics. Sets licensing exams, continuing education, safety rules and incident reporting. Dentists stay responsible for patient care. Bars unlicensed practice and non-dentist control. State must track results, costs, and access.
Dental Therapy (HB 363)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB367 · FL · 2026
Cost sharing Requirements for Insulin and Diabetes Supplies
Caps what patients pay for diabetes care. Insurers in Florida cannot charge more than $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin, and no more than $100 for 30 days of diabetes supplies like test strips, glucometers, continuous monitors, lancets, and syringes, no matter the brand or amount. Applies to most health plans issued, renewed, or changed on or after Jan 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026. Lowers out-of-pocket costs and improves access.
Cost sharing Requirements for Insulin and Diabetes Supplies (HB 367)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB37 · FL · 2026
Removal Storage and Cleanup of Electric Vehicles
The bill mandates counties and municipalities to set daily fees for storing electric vehicles involved in accidents, with specific rules on storage safety. It defines 'daily administration fee' and 'proper storage' standards and states that insurers aren't responsible for costs beyond their contracts. Also, towing services can charge these fees as part of recovery processes. The bill would commence on July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 4 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB429 · FL · 2026
Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
Redefines who can be labeled a criminal gang member. An in-person or social media admission alone qualifies. Otherwise, two signs are enough: ID by a parent, guardian, or spouse, gang-style dress, hand signs, tattoos, informants, physical evidence, or being seen with gang members (now two times not four). Adds social media language and appearing in recordings that promote gang activity. Likely expands police tools but may increase mislabeling risks.
Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership (HB 429)Jun 17, 2026 - View scoreHB45 · FL · 2026
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
This bill imposes strict residency restrictions for sexual offenders, prohibiting them from living within 1,000 feet of bodies of water, including swimming pools, canals and other bodies of water.
Florida Committee Weeks 15 Nov 2025Mar 11, 2026 - View scoreHB461 · FL · 2026
Volunteering at Polling Locations
The bill allows high school students in Florida, who are registered or pre-registered to vote, to volunteer at polling locations and help poll workers. This act grants them community service hours for their assistance. It amends existing laws to permit students to volunteer without involving any private donations for election-related costs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Volunteering at Polling Locations (HB 461)Jun 15, 2026 - View scoreHB47 · FL · 2026
Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations
This bill changes how Florida investigates child abuse cases when certain medical conditions could explain injuries. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) may delay notifying law enforcement if a parent reports a diagnosis or requests a medical exam, but must notify police later if criminal activity is still suspected. Child protection teams must consult pediatric specialists for conditions like rickets or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Parents can seek second medical opinions, all medical professionals must provide written reports within five days, and DCF must meet with all parties if opinions differ. The bill also streamlines DCF’s access to medical records for thorough investigations.
Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations (HB 47)Jun 12, 2026 - View scoreHB473 · FL · 2026
Pub Rec Civilian Contractors and Government Employees
This bill aims to protect the privacy of civilian contractors and government employees with access to 'secret' or 'top secret' information. It exempts their and their families' personal identification and location details from public records, reducing risk from potential threats. This ensures their safety, outweighing the benefits of public disclosure.
Pub Rec Civilian Contractors and Government Employees (HB 473)Jan 8, 2026 - View scoreHB477 · FL · 2026
Drug Paraphernalia
The bill amends the definition of drug paraphernalia in Florida law by excluding certain drug-testing products like test strips and reagent kits from this category. It aims to help reduce overdose and death by allowing safe identification of dangerous substances. The intent is to decriminalize these products for safer community access to drug information, effective July 1, 2026.
Drug Paraphernalia (HB 477)Jun 17, 2026 - View scoreHB55 · FL · 2026
Treatment of Inmates
The bill establishes rights for inmates, requiring correctional facilities to provide proper ventilation, adequate food during emergencies, and sufficient meal time. It mandates medical supplies and personal protective equipment when necessary. The bill also revises how 'permanently incapacitated inmate' is defined for medical release, affording relief for denied rights, effective July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 26 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB57 · FL · 2026
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
The bill proposes that states join a national agreement to elect the U.S. President through a popular vote. Each state would conduct a popular vote and appoint electors pledged to the national popular vote winner. The agreement activates when enacted by states holding a majority of electoral votes. States can withdraw unless it's close to the election. It ends if the Electoral College is abolished and includes guidelines for election administration.
Florida Committee Weeks 26 Oct 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB6003 · FL · 2026
Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death
This bill allows parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages, such as grief and loss of companionship, in medical malpractice cases where a single, childless adult is killed due to negligence. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
Florida Committee Weeks 15 Nov 2025Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB657 · FL · 2026
Community Associations
This bill updates Florida’s rules for condo and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). Instead of requiring mediation first, conflicts between owners and associations would now go to state arbitration or a new Community Association Court. This court could enforce owner rights, fine or remove board members, appoint receivers, or dissolve associations if needed. HOAs must add a standard statement to their rules or let members vote on any rule changes. To dissolve an HOA, if 20% of homeowners petition, a vote must be held and at least two-thirds must agree; the court then reviews the process, ensures fair payouts after debts, and can penalize boards that try to block dissolution.
Community Associations (HB 657)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB693 · FL · 2026
Health and Human Services
The bill would cut access to Medicaid, CHIP, and food assistance by tightening eligibility, expanding work rules, and shortening coverage gaps. It also loosens healthcare regulations, allowing fewer oversight requirements. These policies are meant to bring Florida into compliance with the federal One Big Beautiful Bill.
Health and Human Services (HB 693) - 2026 Florida billMar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB697 · FL · 2026
Drug Prices and Coverage
The bill would tie prescription drug prices to some foreign markets, though not single-payer nations. Drug companies would be compelled to disclose sensitive pricing data. It adopts more limited pricing and coverage rules. The bill freezes drug formularies and requires more reporting from insurance companies and state agencies. The bill also regulates pharmacy benefit managers and prevents them from dictating some dispensing and pricing benchmarks.
Drug Prices and Coverage (HB 697) - 2026 Florida billMar 25, 2026 - View scoreHB7031 · FL · 2026
Taxation
This bill modernizes Florida’s tax laws by requiring short-term rental platforms to collect taxes, offering sales tax refunds for storm-safe home upgrades, and creating employer tax credits for worker down payments. It lowers taxes on gambling, U.S.-made beer, and flood insurance, adds sales tax holidays for guns and outdoor gear, and limits property tax hikes in mobile home parks. The bill also requires estimated property taxes on home listings, aligns state corporate tax rules with the federal code as of January 1, 2026, but does not adopt the recent federal corporate tax cuts from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1),” and grants the Department of Revenue broad authority to implement these changes with sunset dates for review.
Taxation (HB 7031)Jun 12, 2026 - View scoreHB725 · FL · 2026
Political Activity on Public Institutions of Higher Education
This bill requires public colleges to create policies that allow fair participation in political activities. It promotes debates and discussions while ensuring equal access to all political parties and limiting the misuse of institutional resources for campaign purposes. Employees can't engage in political activity while working, and political groups must register events in advance. Schools must report their compliance with these rules.
Political Activity on Public Institutions of Higher Education (HB 725)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB733 · FL · 2026
Department of Health
Updates health policy. Dental loan aid targets dentists and hygienists who treat low-income patients in federal shortage areas and volunteer 25 hours a year. Medical marijuana sites must be 500 feet from parks, child care, early learning sites, and schools unless local officials approve a dispensary; existing sites may stay. It strengthens doctor training, streamlines Early Steps transitions, suspends licenses if providers are arrested for murder, and creates a free autism micro-credential with stipends.
Department of Health (HB 733)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB751 · FL · 2026
Infrastructure and Resiliency
Expands public-private partnerships to fight flooding and sea level rise. The Department of Environmental Protection alone will choose and run coastal projects like seawalls, drainage upgrades, natural barriers, and buying at-risk properties. It speeds permits, allows revenue sharing to attract investors, and trains local workers. Requires public input, biennial progress reports, and a real-time dashboard to track progress and protect communities.
Infrastructure and Resiliency (HB 751)Mar 13, 2026 - View scoreHB757 · FL · 2026
School Safety
This bill allows colleges to join the school guardian program and appoint trained, armed staff for campus safety. It permits certain employees and students to carry handguns on campus if they meet requirements like holding a concealed carry permit. The bill establishes a felony for firing a weapon within 1,000 feet of a school (with exceptions for self-defense) and requires arrested individuals to be held until a judge sets bail. Colleges must also promote a tip-reporting app, provide active shooter training to staff and students, post mental health resources, form threat assessment teams, conduct annual security checks, and transfer safety and threat data.
School Safety (HB 757)May 18, 2026
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