Florida Legislation

The bill aimed to change the rules for making, distributing, and using instant bingo tickets in Florida. It also required that machines dispensing these tickets have specific features for operation. However, the bill did not pass.

This bill aimed to reorganize and streamline certain regulatory aspects within Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). It proposed renaming and removing specific boards and commissions, centralizing licensing authority with the department, and eliminating certain educational requirements for real estate professionals. Additionally, it sought to update penalties for tobacco and nicotine product dealers and required the department to handle background checks and fingerprinting procedures.

The bill aimed to prevent local governments in Florida from using taxpayer money to support not-for-profit organizations. It defined what constitutes a not-for-profit entity and a political subdivision. However, there was a provision that allowed for some exceptions to this rule.

The bill aimed to establish Florida's legal authority over virtual currency transactions that start within the state and when specific actions related to these transactions occur in Florida. This would help clarify the state's role in regulating and overseeing virtual currency activities. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

The U-visa Certification Policy bill aimed to establish clear responsibilities for officials who certify U-visa applications, ensuring timely responses and protecting the privacy of applicants. It proposed that if a request for certification was denied, the official would have to provide written notice to the applicant. Additionally, the bill sought to create reporting requirements and grant immunity to certifying officials.

The bill aimed to change how special elections are conducted in Florida when a vacancy occurs. It would require the Governor to call for a special primary and election within a specific timeframe and consult with election officials before setting the dates. Additionally, it sought to ensure that special elections coincide with already scheduled elections and limit the authority of certain officials to waive timeframes.

The bill aimed to require that assistant regional counsel supervisors in Florida's Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel system join the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System. This would mean that these supervisors would automatically be part of a retirement plan designed for senior management. The bill ultimately did not pass.

The bill aimed to regulate how state agencies handle settlement funds, ensuring they can't direct those funds to third parties. It also required agencies to notify the Legislature and Attorney General about settlement terms within a specific timeframe. Additionally, it sought to limit travel expense reimbursements for certain officials and clarified residency requirements for university board members.

The bill aimed to tighten regulations on gambling in Florida by updating licensing requirements for slot machines and increasing penalties for various gambling-related offenses. It sought to prohibit betting on sports events when the outcomes are known to be fixed and to ban illegal gambling activities, including certain online gambling practices. Additionally, it aimed to restrict the transportation of individuals for illegal gambling purposes and regulate gambling advertisements.

The bill aimed to change the definition of what a 'medical review committee' is in Florida. This could have impacted how these committees operate, which review medical practices and decisions. However, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

The bill aimed to change the insurance rules for transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft), their drivers, and vehicle owners. It sought to ensure that all parties involved had adequate insurance coverage while providing rideshare services. However, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

This bill aimed to give certain public transit contractors and their representatives the same legal protections as the state when it comes to lawsuits for damages, known as sovereign immunity. It sought to define what constitutes 'public transit' to clarify which contractors would be covered. However, the bill did not pass.

The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program bill aimed to ensure that private schools involved in the program provide clear written information to parents before they enroll their children. It also set requirements for these schools regarding certain services they must offer. However, the bill did not pass.

The bill aimed to ensure that when health insurance contracts are canceled or terminated, affected policyholders and subscribers receive proper notice. It required health insurers and healthcare practitioners to allow these individuals to continue their coverage and care for a certain period, even after the contract ends. Additionally, it proposed penalties for insurers and practitioners who do not comply with these requirements.

The bill aimed to define terms related to auxiliary containers, like single-use items, and to centralize the regulation of these containers at the state level. It sought to eliminate the sale and use of certain single-use plastic containers on state-managed lands and required the Department of Environmental Protection to create a uniform ordinance for their use and disposal. Additionally, it proposed a statewide plan to reduce marine debris.

The bill aimed to have the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) conduct a study on discounted drug pricing. This study was supposed to gather specific information about drug prices and report the findings to the Governor and the Legislature by a set deadline. However, the bill did not pass.

The bill aimed to create a new specialty license plate for motorcycles in Florida called the 'Endless Summer' plate. It outlined specific design requirements for the plate and proposed that the number of these plates issued for both motorcycles and vehicles be combined for certain calculations. However, the bill did not pass.

The bill aimed to improve safety for children participating in high-risk sports by requiring parents to receive educational materials about head impacts. It also called for training for coaches, referees, and trainers, and established a panel to focus on brain health in sports. Additionally, it proposed the creation of continuing education courses for those involved in these sports.

The bill aimed to allow local governments in Florida, like counties and cities, to create their own licensing systems for home caregivers. This would give local authorities the power to regulate and oversee caregivers who provide services in people's homes. The goal was to ensure quality care and safety for individuals receiving home care.

The bill aimed to define and regulate temporary door locking devices, allowing them to be installed at any height. It required the Florida Building Commission to set standards for these devices and to include their use in building safety plans, drills, and training programs.

The bill aimed to create a certification program for golf courses that follow best management practices. It intended to transfer the responsibility for this certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS). However, the bill did not pass.

The bill aimed to create a grant program for researching neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder. It would have allowed the Florida Department of Health to provide funding for research projects, following guidelines set by a council and peer review panels. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

The bill aimed to enhance protections for dependent children by creating new situations where it is presumed that a child may be harmed. It would have required special training for guardians and attorneys involved in cases of child custody, particularly in cases involving parricide. Additionally, the bill sought to ensure that children receive access to trauma-informed services and that any contact with certain individuals is supervised by trained professionals.

The bill aimed to provide state employees with administrative leave to donate organs while defining key terms like 'living organ donor' and 'employer.' It required certain employers to offer unpaid leave for organ donation, with the option for longer paid or unpaid leave. The bill was intended to support individuals who choose to donate organs while ensuring job protection during their recovery.