The bill restricts services for people in Florida who are not legally in the U.S. Agencies may not license them or give homebuying aid; improper aid must be repaid and can trigger foreclosure. Adults without legal status can't collect certain state claims. Employers face big fines, license loss, full medical costs, and a felony if hiring over 50; E-Verify is required before workers' comp claims. Banks and money senders must verify status. In crashes, some out-of-state drivers are presumed at fault.

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Lets cities, counties, school, fire, and port districts adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) to boost fair representation. They must choose by 2032 and implement within two years; once adopted, they can keep it. Single-winner races use a top-five primary; multi-seat RCV has no primary. The state sets rules and ballot standards. Local governments fund upgrades and broad voter education. Updates tie-breaking and ballot order. Some limits for multi-county races. Takes effect now.

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Expands the state Voting Rights Act to cover voter suppression and vote dilution. Bars voting rules that put heavier burdens on racial or language minorities, and lawsuits don’t need proof of intent. Local governments may switch to district elections or other fixes, with court review and a 4-year safe harbor. Allows coalition claims, requires outreach in other languages, transparency, and fast court relief. Community groups can recover costs. Small towns and small school districts are exempt.

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The bill makes bail bond insurers, including out-of-state and foreign companies, follow stricter reporting to Florida’s insurance office. They must keep accurate records of all money paid for bonds and disclose, by state, total premiums, taxes owed, money kept by agents, and how much they count as bail bond premiums in official reports. Reports must count at least 6.5% of what customers pay as premium. This improves transparency, state oversight, and fair tax collection.

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SB 752 ends state taxes on home purchase paperwork for first-time, moderate-income buyers when they buy a primary home. A first-time buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past three years. This lowers closing costs, making it easier to afford a first house and build stability. It could increase home sales and help younger families, but would reduce state revenue. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

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SB 626 updates the shots students must have to attend school. It adds chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal vaccines to the existing list. The health department keeps authority to set rules and allow exemptions. Shots are available free at county health departments. Families may need to get kids up to date before enrollment, and schools will check records. The goal is to prevent outbreaks and keep classrooms safer.

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Sets clear rules for handing power to a new Governor. Requires a transition liaison in the Governor’s office and in each state agency. Agencies must prepare briefing books, give access to top staff, and provide temporary office space. The Governor‑elect can see agency records and use IT systems after signing a promise to protect private data; illegal leaks are a crime. The state also provides email, collaboration tools, cybersecurity training, and tech help.

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This is the legislative vehicle that would allow for the Affordable Care Act extended tax credits to be continued, lowering health insurance rates. Creates a 2026 congressional time capsule. Speeds federal reimbursements to local fire crews. Extends Udall Foundation funding. Orders a U.S. strategy against Boko Haram and a report on China financial risks. Strengthens veteran services, courts, life insurance, and refunds wrongly taxed severance. Studies TSA commute pay. Bans data brokers from sending Americans’ sensitive data to foreign adversaries. Requires U.S.-made flags. Adds funds and sets House oversight.

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This bill adds Osceola Camp in Everglades National Park to the Miccosukee Reserved Area and requires public maps showing the change. It orders the federal government to work with the Miccosukee Tribe to protect buildings there from flooding within two years. The policy boosts Tribal stewardship, protects homes and cultural sites, and improves flood safety, with little effect on other park visitors.

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The bill changes how the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado is paid for. Local partners must cover 35% of the cost, using non-federal funds and project revenue. If they show financial hardship, they can repay the rest over up to 75 years at a simple interest rate set at half the U.S. Treasury rate. Local partners will run and maintain the pipeline. This aims to cut costs, speed construction, and bring safe, reliable drinking water to underserved communities.

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This bill orders the President to remove U.S. troops from fighting in or against Venezuela unless Congress clearly approves it. It restates that Congress decides on war. U.S. forces can still act in true self-defense if an attack is imminent. Impact: lowers the chance of an unauthorized war, reduces risks to troops and costs to taxpayers, and presses leaders to debate and use diplomacy before using force.

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Provides 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for Florida career service employees after a birth or adoption. Workers keep earning benefits during leave and don’t have to use vacation or sick time for those 12 weeks. The state can’t fire them for pregnancy or adoption, deny the leave, or force them to take leave. Employees may take up to 6 months of unpaid parental or family medical leave and must be returned to the same or an equivalent job. This eases family care and helps retain public workers.

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This bill bans gay and trans panic defenses in criminal cases. A nonviolent sexual advance, or beliefs about someone's sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, cannot be used to excuse justify, or reduce a sentence. Courts must judge actions, not bias. The change protects LGBTQ people, supports equal justice, and helps prevent bias-based violence. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Expands public-private partnerships to fight flooding and sea level rise. The Department of Environmental Protection alone will choose and run coastal projects like seawalls, drainage upgrades, natural barriers, and buying at-risk properties. It speeds permits, allows revenue sharing to attract investors, and trains local workers. Requires public input, biennial progress reports, and a real-time dashboard to track progress and protect communities.

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Sets statewide rules for police lineups to make eyewitness IDs more reliable. Officers must record the witness's first description, have evidence to include a suspect and can't rely only on facial recognition. Lineups must use similar non-suspects, be run by neutral methods, and are favored over show-ups or first-time in-court IDs. Witnesses get standard instructions and must state confidence. All procedures are audio/video recorded. Lawyers may observe. Aims to cut bad IDs and wrongful convictions.

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Hospitals and doctors may not discriminate based on vaccination status. For minors, providers must explain vaccine risks and benefits, get a parent signature, and offer slower schedules. Pharmacists may sell ivermectin without a prescription, with immunity if acting in good faith. Parents may exempt kids from school health exams and shots on conscience grounds; the health department must post an online form. Vaccines aren't counted as treatment in emergencies.

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HB 93 would require hospitals and surgery centers to use smoke evacuation equipment during procedures that create surgical smoke. By Jan. 1, 2027, they must adopt and follow policies to use these systems. This change aims to protect doctors, nurses, and patients from harmful fumes, improving air quality in operating rooms and reducing eye and breathing risks. Facilities may face costs for equipment and training, but it sets a clear safety standard statewide.

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Washington would require students to complete financial education to graduate. Schools must offer instruction aligned with the Washington State Financial Education Learning Standards by 2029. Students are required to meet those standards starting with the class of 2033, or earlier if set by the State Board of Education. The board will define credit or test-out options and monitor compliance. Districts must notify families by 2027–28. Waivers may be granted to seniors new to Washington.

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This bill increases parental control over minors’ health care and school data by requiring parental consent for STD treatment, most medical services, and the use of biofeedback devices or DNA/blood records. The bill narrows minors’ ability to seek mental health and substance use care without parental involvement and repeals direct access to outpatient crisis intervention services. In schools, parents must be given advance copies of K-12 questionnaires, must give permission for student participation, and have the right to opt their child out. Providers who do not follow these consent requirements may face penalties.

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Caps what patients pay for diabetes care. Insurers in Florida cannot charge more than $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin, and no more than $100 for 30 days of diabetes supplies like test strips, glucometers, continuous monitors, lancets, and syringes, no matter the brand or amount. Applies to most health plans issued, renewed, or changed on or after Jan 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026. Lowers out-of-pocket costs and improves access.

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Raises Michigan's minimum wage to $12.48 (2025), $13.73 (2026), and $15.00 (2027), with yearly inflation increases after that unless unemployment is 8.5% or higher. Increases the base wage for tipped workers from 38% of the full minimum in 2025 to 50% by 2031. Confirms tips belong to workers, allows voluntary tip sharing, requires notice on service charges and recordkeeping. Adds stronger penalties for not paying tipped minimum. Takes effect only if HB 4002 becomes law.

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This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public, ensuring officers can be identified by their uniforms. Exceptions include undercover operations and necessary protective gear for special tactics assignments. Citizens can sue for damages if an officer violates this rule, potentially receiving compensation and additional legal remedies.

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The Affordable Housing bill supports the construction of affordable homes by providing incentives like zoning changes and tax breaks. It aims to ensure more homes remain affordable longer and offers tax benefits for first-time buyers. By reducing costs for developers and buyers, it makes housing more accessible and affordable for citizens, especially for families with moderate income.

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The bill aims to create an agreement between states to form a national risk pool for property insurance against natural disasters. This would help reduce financial risks for residents by spreading costs across multiple states. It requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish this compact with at least 14 other states, providing a unified response to disasters. If successful, it could lower insurance premiums and improve access to coverage.

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The Government Waste and Misconduct bill aims to reduce state waste by having a group investigate misuse of funds across various programs. The report will highlight fraud and inefficiencies in spending, helping recover funds. These funds will support the Working Floridians Tax Rebate Program, giving tax relief to low-income residents. Ultimately, it seeks accountability and better management in government spending.

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This bill aims to protect the privacy of civilian contractors and government employees with access to 'secret' or 'top secret' information. It exempts their and their families' personal identification and location details from public records, reducing risk from potential threats. This ensures their safety, outweighing the benefits of public disclosure.

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This bill aims to create development projects called Blue Ribbon Projects. Such projects would be at least 10,000 acres in area and would be required to set aside 60% of the land for conservation. Local governments would be barred from having any planning or zoning authority on the remaining 40%, including for density, which could reach 12 units per acre.

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The bill would tie prescription drug prices to some foreign markets, though not single-payer nations. Drug companies would be compelled to disclose sensitive pricing data. It adopts more limited pricing and coverage rules. The bill freezes drug formularies and requires more reporting from insurance companies and state agencies. The bill also regulates pharmacy benefit managers and prevents them from dictating some dispensing and pricing benchmarks.

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The bill would cut access to Medicaid, CHIP, and food assistance by tightening eligibility, expanding work rules, and shortening coverage gaps. It also loosens healthcare regulations, allowing fewer oversight requirements. These policies are meant to bring Florida into compliance with the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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This bill requires public colleges to create policies that allow fair participation in political activities. It promotes debates and discussions while ensuring equal access to all political parties and limiting the misuse of institutional resources for campaign purposes. Employees can't engage in political activity while working, and political groups must register events in advance. Schools must report their compliance with these rules.

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