This bill expands the preexisting Shared-Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail Network and enhances the trail system to be built within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The bill increases the recurring (annual) funding of the SUN trail from $25 million to $50 million and provides a one-time appropriation of $200 million to construct the SUN trail network in the Corridor.

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This bill bans abortion after six weeks of gestation, except for physical medical emergencies. Abortions up to 15 weeks are allowed in rape or incest cases, providing the victim submits certain proof. Punishable as a 3rd degree felony (2nd degree in death of the mother). Physicians must report rape or incest of a minor. No telehealth abortion services. No government funds for travel to another state to support an abortion; exceptions for physical medical emergencies.

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This bills modifies laws for driving in the furthermost left-hand lane of a roadway. On any road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction and a speed limit of at least 65 miles per hour, vehicles are prohibited from operating in the left lane unless overtaking/passing another vehicle, when preparing to exit the road, or when directed by an official traffic control device. (Except emergency vehicles.) Moving violation penalties apply.

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This bill prohibits the sale, ownership, or purchase of venomous reptiles without a special permit by the FWC, with punishments, if released into the environment.

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This bill changes the law so that an individual 18 years and older who commits sexual battery on a child under 12 years old is now subject to being charged with a capital felony, meaning that the sentence imposed can be life imprisonment or death, with any death sentence being determined by eight or more jurors.

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This bill criminalizes the harboring of undocumented immigrants as human smuggling. For undocumented immigrants: Employers must use E-verify before employment, facing fines to $10k per incident and revocation of licenses for hiring; FL municipalities cannot provide funds for the purpose of IDs; certain permits from other states, including driver’s licenses, are invalid; hospitals must report seeking care. Fines apply.

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This bill related to school choice expands eligibility for voucher scholarships to include all students (grades K-12) to attend eligible private, charter, and home schools, as well as eligible online/virtual and tutoring programs, while giving priority to low income students.

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This bill prohibits federal/state funds for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, unless to comply with federal law. General ED courses: No distorting historical events; no Critical Theory (Queer & Critical Race Theories etc.). Review tenured faculty every 5 years (&for cause) & employees earning $100,000+ yearly. Board of trustees or president hires full-time faculty; not required to consider input. No pledges, except to law & Constitution. No “gender” discrimination category.

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This bill introduces changes to unions: Requires employees wanting to join an employee organization (union) to sign and date a membership authorization form; prohibits automatic deduction of union dues; imposes a 60% membership threshold on unions or the entity could face decertification; prohibits employee unions from distributing literature during work hours. Not applicable to law enforcement, correctional & probation officers, or firefighter unions.

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This bill that changes tort law statutes (civil suits): Eliminates one-way attorney fees; applies lodestar (standardized) attorney fees; 4-year statute of limitations; limitations changes from 4 to 2 years for negligence, lost wages, wrongful death, most medical malpractice, libel/slander, etc.; multi-party prorated & arbitrated insurance settlements. Crimes on premises: fault of all parties must be considered. Who is majority (most at) fault determines negligence compensation.

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This bill states that merchant category codes are prohibited from being assigned by 1) financial/payment entities (including credit card companies) to firearms or ammunition purchases and 2) any entity to retailers identifying them as firearms or ammunition vendors. It is a 3rd degree felony for any government or private entity or person to keep/cause to be kept any list of firearms or owners of firearms (with government entities/representatives being subject to up to $5M in fines).

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This bill states that effective July 1, 2023, for schools in the district, the school year must not start before August 10. By July 1, 2026, the instructional day must not begin before 8:00 a.m. for middle schools and 8:30 a.m. for high schools (charter schools-in-the-workplace being exempt). Districts must inform stakeholders of sleep deprivation effects and time change benefits/plan. Charter schools must follow a number of statutes governing public schools (safety, class size, etc.).

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This bill allows the court to consider adultery, mental condition, disabilities, and the ability for each party to be self sufficient in determining alimony. The party seeking alimony has burden of proof for determining their need. Eliminates permanent alimony. Considers if a parent moves to within 50 miles of child. The court may reduce an award if the payor has reached retirement age. Only applies to all initial petitions for dissolutions of marriage pending or filed after July 1st, 2023.

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This bill prohibits gender clinical interventions (sex-reassignment) for minors and birth certificate changes for gender identity. Florida courts can change child custody in cases of gender clinical interventions of Florida minors in another state. Health department must suspend participating healthcare practitioners’ licenses; criminal penalties. Prohibits the use of government funds or insurance coverage. Minors receiving interventions will be discontinued by 12/31/23.

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This bill states that the Division of Recreation and Parks will allow Florida residents to make reservations at state park cabins, campsites, RV sites, tent, boat, equestrian, and camping sites up to 11 months in advance. Non-residents can do so up to 10 months in advance. Currently residents and non-residents can both make reservations 11 months in advance. This bill prioritizes Florida residents.

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This bill prohibits local governments or public housing authorities from implementing restrictions on the weight, size, or breed of domestic dogs. Local authorities may still place restrictions or penalties on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked people or other animals.

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This bill prevents state and local government pension plans and retirement funds from using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores to determine investments. Subjects financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and finance lenders to administrative sanctions if they use ESG scores for private investments. Prohibits the division of bond finance from issuing bonds based on ESG, or contracting with rating agencies that use ESG scores in the issuing of bond ratings.

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This bill regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Florida. Prohibits a PBM from penalizing pharmacists for sharing the following information: risks of treatment, alternative treatments, info that would reduce the cost of services, process used to deny benefits, info on financial incentives in pharmacy benefit plans. The bill aims to increase transparency regarding drug prices and the contractual relationship PBMs have, enact consumer protections, and protect small pharmacies.

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This bill changes the law that previously allowed any individual 14 or over to operate a golf cart. The new bill states that anyone who is under 16 must have a valid learners license and anyone 16 or older must have a valid learner’s license or drivers license.

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This bill allows local governments to create a vacation rental registration program and charge fees for the processing of these applications, preempts local governments to the regulation of advertising of vacation rentals. Requires vacation rentals advertising platforms to adopt anti-discrimination policies, does not restrict the authority of homeowners associations or condos from regulating these properties.

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This bill authorizes the guardian of an incapacitated person to petition a court for the authority to consent to withhold or withdraw life prolonging procedures, and requires the court to hold this hearing within 72 hours.

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This bill prohibits state universities and colleges from soliciting or accepting gifts from other colleges and universities based in foreign countries of concern. Additionally, the bill prohibits state universities and colleges from agreements with other colleges and universities based in foreign countries of concern. Universities may only enter into agreements with approval by their respective governing entities.

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This bill requires public schools to make social media safety instructional material, and requires this material to be age appropriate. Additionally, the bill requires each school district to prohibit student access to social media platforms through school internet. With exceptions for educational purposes.

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This bill enhances penalties for trespassing during sporting or entertainment events. It also prohibits intentionally touching or striking a participant or causing bodily harm to participants in these events. The violation is punishable as a first degree misdemeanor and a maximum fine of $2,500. Additionally, the bill prohibits a person or entity from profiting or benefiting off of these violations.

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This bill provides that: Any member may request an accounting of HOA funds (which must be completed within 30 days); an HOA board cannot impose fines without giving the owner 30 days notice before the hearing; no fines imposed for a violation resolved prior to hearing; fine reduced by 50% for a violation resolved within 30 days of hearing. HOA officers: Must be removed from office for stated crimes; must disclose conflicts of interest; and kickbacks penalized.

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The bill prohibits any person 24 years of age or older from soliciting in writing any 16- or 17-year-old minor to commit a lewd or lascivious act, making it a third degree felony. This bill closes a loophole in current law.

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This bill establishes the Seagrass Restoration Technology Development Initiative within the Department of Education: To create a 10-year restoration plan to develop and implement tools and technologies to expedite the development of innovative technologies and approaches that are critically needed to restore coastal seagrass ecosystems by building upon research and restoration efforts in the public and private sectors. The bill appropriates $2 million per year for this initiative.

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This bill makes changes to the Election Code to require 1st-time voters who have never been issued a social security number, Florida State ID or Florida driver’s license to vote in person the first time; increases fines for 3rd party organizations delivering applications late (now 10 days). Adds provisions against harassment of election workers. Adds to voter registration card: “This card is for information purposes only.”

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This bill states that any entity needing a license to operate in the State of Florida must provide 2 bathrooms for exclusive use by males and females or a single occupant, unisex bathroom. Additionally, separate treatment for males and females is required in correctional institutions and domestic violence centers. Non-compliance can be punished by a fine of up to $10,000. Individuals who enter restrooms opposite to their sex assigned at birth can be jailed or fined.

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This bill changes inspections for residential condominiums. States buildings that reached 30 years of age prior to July 1, 2022 must be inspected before December 31, 2024. The rest must be done before December 31, 2025. Changes law to inspecting load bearing walls to also inspecting all load bearing elements. Requires associations to notify unit owners of required inspections within 14 days of notice of said inspection. Exempts citizens insurance from providing flood coverage to condo units.

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