The Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act aims to improve the effectiveness of the Veterans Crisis Line by enhancing oversight, improving workforce protection, and setting performance standards. This will ensure that veterans in crisis receive timely and reliable support, ultimately reducing barriers for them to access needed help and ensuring that veteran hotline workers have fair employment rights.

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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.

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The bill, called the Historic Florida Monuments and Memorials Protection Act, aims to prevent the removal, damage, or destruction of historic monuments across Florida by preempting local ordinances related to these actions. Local governments that violate this will face legal liabilities and penalties. The legislation emphasizes the importance of preserving historical monuments for future generations and seeks statewide protection efforts.

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The bill creates the 'Tariffs Result in Untimely Money Problems' Trust Fund to address economic impacts from tariffs on construction materials. Due to increased costs for imported materials, home repairs and insurance premiums have risen. The fund, backed by $500 million, provides financial help to homeowners facing higher repair costs. This initiative will run until 2030, with legislative review before its termination.

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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.

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The Patriotic Displays in Classrooms bill requires schools in Florida to display portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in certain classrooms. These classes include social studies rooms and every classroom from kindergarten to grade 5. The Department of Education will select and provide the portraits. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to not wear facial coverings during enforcement operations, ensuring clear identification with garments displaying their name and agency. Exceptions allow for protective gear in major threats or for safety. Procedures are in place for compliance, review, and penalties for violations. Reports on discipline actions and complaints are annually submitted to Congress.

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This bill aims to make Executive Order 14319 a permanent law. The Executive Order focuses on stopping the use of 'woke' artificial intelligence within federal agencies. By codifying this order, it seeks to ensure federal AIs do not use cultural or social biases in their operations, promoting fair and unbiased technology use. The bill has been introduced in the House and is under committee review.

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The Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase, starting December 1, 2025, the compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the survivors of some disabled veterans. Adjustments include benefits like wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and indemnity compensation for spouses and children, corresponding to Social Security increases.

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This bill aims to improve the hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula during TSA screenings. The TSA is required to issue guidance to prevent contamination of these items and consult with maternal health organizations. An audit by the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General will assess compliance and the impact of screening technologies.

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The 'Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act' mandates drug tests for certain welfare program applicants aged 18 and above. Assistance is denied if individuals fail or refuse tests, unless completing treatment and retesting negative. States must assess arrest records for drug offenses over five years. Housing assistance under similar conditions is also affected. Administrative costs cannot be imposed on individuals for drug testing.

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The bill titled 'Pub Rec Municipal Clerks' 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. The act sets guidelines for exemption requests and specifies its legislative review process.

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This bill changes Florida law about who can get compensation when someone dies due to medical negligence. It removes limits on who can claim damages, including for emotional suffering, making changes to several sections of state law. It clarifies that actions under certain sections are not considered medical malpractice claims. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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This bill, titled 'Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child,' 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.

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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.

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This bill imposes strict residency restrictions for sexual offenders, prohibiting them from living within 1,000 feet of schools, child care facilities, and other areas where children gather. It enforces mandatory curfews and requires offenders to participate in treatment programs. Additionally, it mandates background checks before certain employments to protect children, and includes the illegal possession of any obscene material.

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This bill would continue federal funding at current levels until new funding is appropriated. It would also permanently extend the Affordable Care Act expanded tax credit program.

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The Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act ensures that civilian and military public shipyard workers continue to receive their pay and allowances during a government shutdown for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The appropriations will remain active until a regular appropriations resolution, another act providing for such appropriations, or January 1, 2027, whichever happens first.

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The Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 aims to avoid federal government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding at 94% of the previous year's levels if new appropriations are not enacted. This ensures government programs and operations can continue even when the budget process stalls, with a gradual reduction every 90 days until a proper budget is passed.

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The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 ensures funding for military pay during government shutdowns. It provides necessary funds to pay active-duty service members, civilian staff supporting them, and contractors of the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, including the Coast Guard. This bill remains effective until new appropriations become law or by January 1, 2027.

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The Shutdown Fairness Act ensures federal employees identified as 'excepted' receive their standard pay and allowances during government appropriations lapses. It appropriates necessary funds from the Treasury to cover these expenses for employees performing essential or emergency services. The Act is effective retroactively from September 30, 2025, until new appropriations law comes into effect.

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The bill, titled No Shari'a Act, restricts the use of Sharia and other foreign laws in state legal proceedings. It aims to protect parties from rulings or contracts that apply foreign law violating rights guaranteed by the U.S. and State Constitutions, such as equal protection and freedom of religion. The bill prohibits courts from enforcing any rulings, decisions, or contracts based on foreign laws that undermine constitutional rights, effective July 1, 2026.

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This bill establishes October 14 each year as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' in Florida. It honors Charlie Kirk for his advocacy in free speech, civic engagement, and constitutional principles. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, inspired youth involvement in democracy. His work strengthened public discourse and civic education until his death in 2025. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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The Candidate Qualification bill requires anyone running for office in Florida to be a registered political party member or non-affiliated for 365 days before the election. It mandates written confirmation of this status when declaring candidacy and allows court challenges if these conditions aren't met. If compliance isn't proven, the candidate can't be listed on the ballot. This law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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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.

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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.

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This bill stops agencies and contractors from taking negative actions against employees who report violations or unethical behavior to the Commission on Ethics. It allows employees or job seekers to file complaints if they face unfair treatment for reporting issues. The law ensures protection and potential remedies like reinstatement or compensation for affected workers. It applies to public entities and encourages transparency and fairness in handling complaints.

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The bill mandates toxicology screenings for individuals suspected of mass shootings or violent crimes to check for psychotropic and illicit drugs. It requires medical examiners to document drug presence in autopsy reports and calls for law enforcement officers and schools to receive training on the effects of these substances. The proposal aims to improve identification and handling of individuals under the influence, enhancing public safety.

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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 act commences on July 1, 2026.

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The Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act 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 is effective starting July 1, 2026.

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