HB 747 establishes a pilot program to improve birth outcomes in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. It focuses on integrating doula services for expectant mothers, especially targeting those who are uninsured or on Medicaid. The program aims to decrease preterm births and cesarean deliveries, providing continuous support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The Department of Health will oversee the program, collaborating with local health providers and organizations.

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The bill establishes the Spectrum Alert system for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Florida. It mandates the Department of Law Enforcement, alongside other departments, to create a training program and alert system to swiftly locate missing children with ASD. The bill focuses on immediate information dissemination and enhances emergency response training to understand ASD-specific behaviors and needs.

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The 'Save Our Teachers Act' aims to increase the minimum salary for teachers and adjust salary levels based on experience and cost of living. The bill requires schools to develop and implement plans for salary distribution while addressing pay compression. It emphasizes fair compensation for teachers, considering local economic conditions, and promotes retention through incentives for experienced instructors.

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SB 782 is a Florida bill enhancing immigration law enforcement. It mandates the use of the E-Verify system by employers to ensure employment eligibility. Violations lead to severe penalties, including fines and license revocation. These fines support the Florida Highway Patrol Safety Operating Trust Fund. The bill empowers law enforcement to use E-Verify for detained persons and applies strict measures to prevent contracting with non-compliant businesses.

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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.

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The bill focuses on enforcing federal immigration laws in Florida. It creates the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program to support law enforcement in these efforts. It emphasizes cooperation between state and federal entities, mandates reports and agreements, and prohibits local policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement. It also provides funding for implementation and immigration compliance programs.

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This bill focuses on immigration laws, making it a crime for unauthorized aliens to re-enter the state after deportation. It imposes mandatory jail terms and higher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill disallows unauthorized aliens from prearrest or postarrest diversion programs and requires notification to immigration authorities upon arrest, establishing harsher immigration enforcement within the state.

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This bill provides a legislative framework for individuals meeting specific criteria to end their lives through prescribed medication. The bill requires that to qualify, an individual must be 18 or older, mentally competent, diagnosed with a terminal condition that is expected to result in death within six months, and a Florida resident. Critical to the process is confirmation by two physicians who agree on the diagnosis, prognosis, and the patient's mental capacity.

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This bill proposes the repeal of Section 790.222 of the Florida Statutes which currently prohibits the possession or sale of bump-fire stocks. Bump-fire stocks are accessories that can be attached to semi-automatic rifles to enable them to fire more rapidly, mimicking the firing speed of fully automatic firearms.

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This bill prevents governmental and educational institutions from adopting or enforcing international health organization's policies unless authorized by state law or executive order from the Governor.

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This bill permits the Chief Financial Officer to invest up to 10% of specific funds into Bitcoin, viewing it as a hedge against inflation. The Bitcoin holdings must be secured in a manner compliant with specific safe custody guidelines, involving direct holdings, custodians, or exchange-traded products.

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This bill outlines penalties for various forms of animal cruelty, including confining animals in vehicles under extreme temperatures, which constitutes a felony. It also classifies aggravated animal cruelty as a third-degree felony, with increased fines and mandatory counseling or imprisonment for repeat offenders. The bill protects veterinarians involved in cruelty investigations from legal liability.

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The bill introduces the "Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act" in Florida, designating the Commissioner of Agriculture as the state's chief immigration officer. This act restructures immigration enforcement, nullifies unauthorized alien licenses, and enacts severe penalties for electoral or criminal offenses by aliens, including the mandatory death penalty. It enhances cooperation between state and federal agencies, boosting security measures. This takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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This bill proposes universal free school meals, allowing all students access to breakfast and lunch without charges.

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This bill prohibits governmental entities from erecting or displaying flags that represent political viewpoints. This includes flags representing political parties, racial groups, sexual orientations, genders, or political ideologies.

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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.

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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.

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This bill would allow voters to photograph their own ballots in polling places.

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This bill introduces a tax credit program for resilient buildings with LEED certifications. It establishes an advisory council to guide policies on building resilience and hurricane preparedness.

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This bill would designate the American flamingo as the state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the state songbird, replacing the mockingbird. This takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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This bill bans cloud seeding and chemtrail activities by prohibiting atmospheric alteration via chemicals.

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This bill imposes strict penalties on individuals who engage in the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with the intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine. This aligns xylazine with other high-risk drugs like fentanyl and its analogs, ensuring that individuals handling such substances face severe legal consequences.

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This bill allows Florida candidates to use campaign funds for child care linked to campaign activities. It mandates record-keeping for 3 years and reporting of such expenses in finance reports, effective July 1, 2025.

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This bill mandates background checks for ammunition sales, limits transaction types, and highlights mental health records' impact on firearm rights, with measures for data protection and compliance.

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This bill expands firefighter cancer benefits to include conditions like acute myeloid leukemia, ensures treatment cost coverage, and provides retirement and death benefits for affected firefighters.

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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.

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This bill preempts regulatory authority over presidential libraries to the state and federal governments, prohibiting local regulations. It defines "presidential library" per federal standards, effective immediately.

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This bill changes the rules for out-of-state tuition waivers, removing benefits for undocumented students.

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This bill revises compensation laws for wrongful incarceration by removing disqualifications for those with violent felony records, expanding eligibility significantly. The bill provides $50,000 per year for wrongful imprisonment and educational benefits. It also requires offsets for previous settlements or judgments, mandates annuity payment to prevent liquidation, and ensures expungement fee waivers.

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The Florida legislative bill mandates that employers in outdoor sectors like agriculture and construction implement safety programs to prevent heat illnesses. Requirements include providing 1 quart of water per hour for employees, access to shaded areas when temperatures exceed 80°F, and high-heat procedures at 90°F. Annual training is mandatory to educate on heat illness signs and prevention. These provisions aim to enhance worker safety.

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