Florida House Bill 491, introduced in 2025, prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to detect firearms in public areas. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, classifying them as a first-degree misdemeanor. Exceptions are made for schools and specified locations per Florida Statute 790.06(12). The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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The bill, cited as the 'Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act,' prohibits mandating the use of preferred pronouns for employees, emphasizing a person's sex based on biological traits. It protects employees from adverse actions against their beliefs and prohibits certain gender-related training as employment conditions. It provides remedies for violations and authorizes the Department of Management Services to adopt rules.

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Florida's HB 123 amends laws related to charter schools, allowing municipalities to apply for job engine charter schools, focusing on job creation, and mandates school boards to plan property use. It restricts property acquisition if district enrollment declines, and urges surplus property conversion, emphasizing education and community development. It stipulates security, financial responsibility, and educational standards for charter schools.

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The bill aims to enhance voter participation and equality in elections by making Election Day a public holiday and setting standards for voter education. It encourages civic engagement by expanding voter rights, legalizing Ranked Choice Voting, ensuring language accessibility, and prohibiting voter suppression tactics. The bill requires a strategic voting equipment plan and establishes a commission to oversee election processes and address any potential misinformation.

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Florida's HB 1225 bill amends regulations on minor employment, updating work hours and conditions for minors aged 16 and 17. It removes certain restrictions and exceptions, aligning with federal laws and simplifying compliance. This bill emphasizes parental and educational authority to grant work hour waivers to minors under specific circumstances while ensuring parental and educational oversight remains a priority.

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HB 195 is a bill that aims to help inmates in Florida's correctional facilities by allowing them to take classes for licensed professions. It requires the Correctional Education Program to work with professional boards to ensure that inmates can earn educational credits towards licensure requirements, ultimately helping them in their careers once released. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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HB 219 focuses on health screenings for K-12 students, mandating parental notification for services. Schools are to inform parents about health services and allow them to opt out. Classroom instruction on gender identity is limited, and procedures must align with parental rights. Amendments target procedures related to student well-being, mental health discussions, and the confidentiality of related information.

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The bill requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement policies mandating the use of smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures by January 2026. This aims to reduce surgical smoke exposure, including bio-aerosols and harmful contaminants, which can pose health risks to patients and medical staff. This legislation is intended to improve air quality in medical environments.

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The bill allows Medicaid to reimburse dental services provided in mobile units in specific settings, establishes regulations for dental therapists, and outlines their scope of practice under supervisory agreements. It mandates reporting on dental therapy implementation and impact, provisions for Medicaid services, and criminal penalties for unauthorized practice.

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Senate Bill 134 aims to exempt sales tax on gold, silver, and platinum bullion in Florida. The exemption is applicable for sales exceeding $500 and requires appropriate documentation by dealers. This act is set to be effective from July 1, 2025, potentially encouraging investment in bullion and providing economic benefits by making precious metals more accessible.

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This bill revises legal penalties for various crimes, including drug trafficking, sexual offenses, and trafficking in controlled substances. The bill categorizes multiple crimes with details on punishable actions and introduces new offense severities and guidelines. Key changes emphasize stringent measures against trafficking, controlled substances, and sexual crimes, aiming to enforce more significant legal repercussions to curtail criminal activities.

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This bill prohibits institutions within the Florida College System and state universities from accepting or admitting individuals who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes. This legislative action also updates existing admission policies by incorporating technical and conforming changes while setting an effective date for July 1, 2025.

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The bill limits initiative amendment sponsors to one amendment per election cycle, mandates financial reporting, and requires petition circulators to undergo training. It also changes penalties for violations and outlines procedures for verifying and revoking petition signatures. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability in the initiative process.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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HB 1C addresses immigration issues in Florida by establishing requirements for voting eligibility, redefining unauthorized alien offenders, and modifying regulations on driver licenses and identity documents. It creates new enforcement bodies and programs, mandates cooperation with federal agencies, and introduces penalties for noncompliance with immigration detainers. The bill aims to enhance law enforcement and community safety concerning immigration.

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This Florida bill enacts strict penalties for unauthorized aliens entering the state illegally. It mandates minimum imprisonment terms and enhances penalties for repeated offenses. It requires law enforcement to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon detaining unauthorized aliens and restricts their eligibility for diversion programs. The bill assumes no release conditions can ensure an unauthorized alien’s presence at trial.

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The Florida House Bill HB 471 discusses end-of-life options for terminally ill patients, establishing procedures for requesting medication to peacefully end life. It includes patient eligibility criteria, request procedures, and the roles and restrictions of healthcare providers. Provisions ensure patient's rights and safeguard against coercion. Legal and medical professionals must document and report actions taken under the law.

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SB 534 addresses animal cruelty, specifically targeting instances where animals are confined in unattended vehicles under harmful conditions. It aims to improve animal welfare by introducing criminal penalties for those who expose animals to extreme temperatures in vehicles. The bill also outlines acts considered as cruelty or aggravated cruelty to animals, with penalties including fines and potential felonies.

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Senate Bill 550 allows Florida's Chief Financial Officer to invest public funds in Bitcoin, aiming to protect against inflation. The bill limits Bitcoin investments to 10% of total funds and includes rules for securing assets through secure custody solutions and qualified custodians. It also permits Bitcoin-backed loans for additional returns, provided they do not increase financial risk. Taxes and fees paid in Bitcoin must be converted to U.S. dollars for state funds.

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The bill relates to international health organization policies. It amends a state statute to restrict governmental and educational entities from adopting or enforcing public health guidelines from international health organizations unless authorized by state law or executive order. This aims to maintain state autonomy over public health decisions.

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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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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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