Requires the Florida Department of Health to establish a taxpayer-funded website for pregnant Floridians that will feature deceptive, religion centered, anti-abortion pregnancy centers, instead of information about resources that provide the full spectrum of reproductive health options. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansEliminates local control over vacation rentals with a statewide one-size-fits-all set of regulations. Ties the hands of cities and counties when it comes to regulating vacation rentals and homes rented on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Vetoed by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansAllows the killing of bears if one “reasonably believes their life is in danger”, even though it is already legal to kill bears in self-defense. Allows residents to kill bears without a permit and opens the door for unlimited killing of bears under the guise of protecting property and safety. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansWeakens state child labor laws by allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to work for more than six days in a row during the school year and exempts home and virtual-school students from state child labor laws entirely. Allows for overnight shifts on a school night or for more than 30 hours in a school week, putting some children’s education and well-being at risk. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansRemoves most references to combatting climate change from Florida law, bans offshore wind energy, promotes fossil fuels, increases Floridians’ electric bills by allowing utilities to charge for methane facility relocation. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansBans local governments from recognizing or accepting community IDs issued to undocumented and homeless people. Community IDs are used by many Florida residents to identify themselves to law enforcement, schools, banks, etc., and are necessary to participate in and contribute to civic life. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansSeverely undermines the ability for Florida citizens to file complaints against government officials and politicians who violate the public trust. Bans local ethics commissions from self-initiating their own investigations. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansEmpowers big developers and powerful special interests to stop local governments from enforcing land-development rules. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansAllows individuals who have received a legal injunction for protection against domestic violence to obtain “Hope Cards” to verify protections. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansProvides $20 million to compensate victims of abuse at the shuttered Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and another state reform school in Okeechobee County. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansAllows returning citizens to use their home address to qualify for in-state tuition upon completion of their sentence. Vetoed by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansExempts counties (particularly Monroe) with designated Areas of Critical State Concern from certain affordable housing requirements and allows use of tourism development funds for affordable housing under certain scenarios. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansRepeals a portion of the public safety law passed after the Parkland shooting massacre that requires firearm buyers successfully complete a background check, regardless of the length of time required to complete the background check. Passed in House, died in the Senate.
Bad for FloridiansRepeals a portion of the public safety law passed after the Parkland shooting massacre by lowering the minimum age required to purchase long guns, including AR-15s, from 21 to 18. Passed in House, died in the Senate.
Bad for FloridiansBans the ability of local governments to enact heat protections for outdoor workers including requirements to provide breaks in the shade to protect the health and welfare of employees. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansMakes it illegal for homeless people to sleep on public property in Florida unless they are inside a secured camp. The bill penalizes local governments that seek flexible options for addressing homelessness and provides zero funding for communities to address the issue. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansPrevents insurance companies from canceling policies of people whose homes are damaged in hurricanes before they have time to make repairs. Passed in the Senate, died in the House.
Good for FloridiansDespite existing law prohibiting interference with a law enforcement officer’s official duties, this bill prohibits approaching a first responder within 25 feet if warned not to do so, a vast overreach of First Amendment Rights and the ability for citizens to document actions as a witness. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansFacilitates greater access to medications that are critical to preventing HIV transmission. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansPrevents cities and counties from requiring their construction contractors to pay a living wage or provide adequate benefits to their workers when working on publicly funded projects. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansExpands the My Safe Florida Home hardening program to cover condos within 15 miles of shoreline. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansProvides a legal path for Floridians with disabilities to make their own decisions as an alternative to being placed under guardianship. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansProhibits locally established independent civilian oversight boards from investigating alleged police misconduct. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansStrongly impedes the ability of citizens and nonprofit groups to challenge anti-environmental, harmful decisions by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or state water management districts by forcing plaintiffs to cover up to $50,000 in legal fees if they don’t prevail in court. Passed the Senate, died in the House.
Bad for FloridiansAn anti-consumer bill that raises the allowed interest rates on consumer finance loans to as high as 36% (APR). These “payday” loans, often utilized by low-income Floridians, are exempt from Florida’s usury law that prohibits interest rates above 18% (APR). Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansPlaces a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 2024 ballot that increases a property tax exemption. The amendment, if passed by 60% of voters, will cost local governments tens of millions of dollars annually and shift the burden to local businesses and renters.
Bad for FloridiansPlaces a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 2024 ballot that would eliminate public financing for qualifying candidates for statewide, state level office. The amendment, if passed by 60% of voters, reduces the importance of small donor, grassroots support, and benefits independently wealthy and/or special interest funded candidates.
Bad for FloridiansInjects religion into public schools by allowing volunteer chaplains to provide support, services, or programs to students including “counseling”. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansRequires law enforcement to store rape kits and DNA evidence for 50 years to better achieve justice for sexual assault victims and prosecute sexual predators. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Good for FloridiansAn Everglades protection bill that requires construction projects and proposed zoning changes within two miles of the Everglades to undergo a coordinated state review. Passed in the Senate, died in the House.
Good for FloridiansExpands state censorship of viewpoints on racism and sexism to educator preparation programs and courses. The bill expands harms created by previously passed legislation currently blocked by federal courts, while further restricting the ability of educators to lead 21st century classrooms with honest and accurate discussions of our past to create a better future. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
Bad for FloridiansA sweeping discriminatory bill that directly targets transgender Floridians. Empowers the DMV to revoke transgender Floridians’ licenses or IDs that align with their gender identity, creates new barriers to accessing lifesaving care, and could increase insurance premiums for all Floridians. Passed in the House, died in the Senate.
Bad for FloridiansRequires anyone who wants to be a member of public employee union to sign a government mandated membership form that contains anti-union slogans and propaganda. Public unions risk decertification if 60% of their members do not sign the state created anti-union form. Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis.
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