As of the first week of January, Florida House and Senate legislators have already submitted an extensive list of bills to be considered during the 2025 Florida Legislative session.

HB 11 — Municipal Utility Rate: This bill mandates that municipalities charge customers in nearby municipalities the same water and sewage rates if they use the municipality's treatment plants. Effective July 1, if approved.

HB 13 — Windstorm Coverage: Aims to offer windstorm insurance to all Florida homeowners through the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. This includes coverage for condos and will take effect July 1, if approved.

HB 15 — Storing Handguns in Cars: Prohibits storing handguns in vehicles unless secured and out of view. It also requires counties to sanction parents of minors who steal firearms from cars. Effective immediately, if approved.

HB 17 — Bright Futures Scholarship Program: This legislation seeks to support minority and underrepresented students by requiring PSAT administration in middle schools and providing access to SAT/ACT prep courses based on PSAT scores. Effective July 1, if approved.

HB 19 — Domestic Violence Website: Establishes a "HAVEN Coordinating Council" to create a discreet website for domestic violence victims to alert law enforcement. Effective July 1, if approved.

HB 21 — Dental Therapy: Proposes a "Council on Dental Therapy" for regulation and establishes standards for dental therapists, including mobile unit services with Medicaid reimbursement. Effective July 1, if approved.

HB 23 — Psychologist Certification: Requires the Florida Board of Psychology to create rules for certifying psychologists, particularly those seeking prescriptive authority. Effective immediately, if approved.

HB 25 — Wrongful Death Damages: Known as the “Keith Davis Family Protection Act,” this bill would adjust wrongful death lawsuit provisions to allow adult children and parents to recover damages in medical negligence cases. Effective July 1, if approved.

HB 27 — Social Work Compact: This bill establishes an interstate compact for social work licensure, allowing social workers licensed in one state to provide services in others, including Florida, via telehealth. Implementation requires approval from seven states.

HB 29 — Public Records (Social Work Compact): This bill creates public record exemptions for personal information of social workers under the compact, only allowing names and licensure details to be public. It would take effect simultaneously with HB 27.

HB 33 — National Popular Vote: This bill aims to give electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in member states. If passed, it would take effect on July 1.

HB 35 — Heat-Illness Prevention: This legislation mandates heat-illness prevention measures for outdoor workers, requiring training, rest breaks, and the provision of shade and water. It becomes effective on October 1 if approved.

HB 37 — Educator Certifications and Training: This bill requires certified teachers to undergo training on mass-casualty incidents, taking effect on July 1 if passed.

HB 39 — Disabled Ex-Servicemembers: This legislation increases property tax exemptions for disabled ex-servicemembers from $5,000 to $10,000, taking effect on July 1.

HB 41 — Public Records (Domestic Violence Website): This bill exempts identifying information of domestic violence victims collected by the HAVEN Coordinating Council from public records. It would take effect alongside HB 19.

HB 43 — Reusable Tenant Screening Reports: This bill allows landlords to accept reusable tenant screening reports, which must include specific applicant information. If approved, it takes effect on July 1.

HB 45 — Resident Status for Tuition: This legislation ensures that individuals do not lose their resident status for tuition purposes solely due to incarceration. It takes effect on July 1 if passed.

HB 47 — Early Learning Providers: This bill exempts preschools from local government special assessments and sets minimum standards for child care facilities. It would take effect on July 1.

HB 49 — Naval Academy Specialty Plate: This legislation introduces a specialty license plate for the U.S. Naval Academy, featuring "Go Navy, Beat Army!" and directs fees from sales to the Jacksonville Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. The bill would take effect on October 1.

HB 53 — Sales of Ammunition: Requires background checks for ammunition sales, named after a victim of the Parkland shooting. Effective Oct. 1 if approved.

HB 55 — Public Records (Sales of Ammunition): Exempts personal information of legal ammunition buyers and sellers from public records, effective with HB 53.

HB 57 — Xylazine Offenses: Establishes penalties for trafficking xylazine, a potent drug. The severity of penalties varies by the amount involved. Effective Oct. 1 if approved.

HB 59 — Wrongful Incarceration: Extends the timeframe for filing compensation claims for wrongful incarceration from 90 days to two years and removes eligibility restrictions for violent or repeat felons. Effective July 1 if approved.

HB 61 — Campaign Funds for Childcare: Permits candidates to use campaign funds for childcare directly related to their campaigning activities. Effective July 1 if approved.

HB 63 — Pregnancy Support: Mandates providers in the Florida Pregnancy Care Network to offer medically accurate information and access to local crisis centers. Effective July 1 if approved.

HB 65 — Sale and Storage of Firearms: Requires background checks for all firearm sales and mandates safety devices with any firearm purchase. Effective Oct. 1 if approved.

HB 69 — Presidential Libraries: Prevents local regulation of presidential libraries, placing authority solely with the federal government. Effective immediately if approved.

HB 73 — Safe Waterways Act: Transfers certain health responsibilities for beach water sampling to the Department of Environmental Protection. Effective immediately if approved.

HB 75 — Government Flag Displays: Prohibits certain flags from being displayed by governmental entities and prioritizes the display of the U.S. flag. Allows military members to prevent desecration of the U.S. flag. Effective July 1 if approved.

HB 81 — New State Birds: Proposes the American flamingo as Florida's official state bird, replacing the mockingbird, and designates the Florida scrub-jay as the official songbird. Effective July 1.

HB 83 — Public Employees Using Marijuana: Prohibits public employers from disciplining qualified employees for medical marijuana use, with exceptions for impairment affecting work. Effective immediately.

HB 85 — Hazardous Walking Conditions: Amends laws to define walkways along highways and ramps as hazardous walking conditions. Effective July 1.

HB 87 — Firefighter Benefits: Includes acute myeloid leukemia in state cancer treatment benefits for firefighters. Effective July 1.

HB 89 — Food Insecurity: Allows local governments to enable "small-footprint grocery stores" in food-insecure areas, requiring at least 30% of sales to be nutrient-dense foods. Effective July 1.

HB 91 — Misdemeanor Offenses: Increases the probationary period for certain misdemeanor offenses related to illicit substances. Effective July 1.

HB 93 — Swimming Pools: Establishes safety requirements for residential swimming pools, including enclosures, alarms, and safety covers, for properties sold after Oct. 1. Effective July 1.

HB 95 — Arrest Warrants: Allows state prisoners with unserved arrest warrants to file a notice in the appropriate circuit court, prompting transportation arrangements within 30 days. Effective July 1.

HB 97 — Protecting Vulnerable Adults: Permits substitute service for respondents in elder and disabled adult abuse cases when their identities can't be traced. Effective July 1.

HB 99 — Graduation Requirements: Allows ESOL students in programs for less than two years to satisfy Algebra I assessment requirements through formative assessments starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Effective July 1.

HB 101 — Hearing Aids: Allows consumers to receive prescription hearing aids through the mail, effective July 1.

HB 103 — Smoke Protection: Mandates the use of smoke evacuation systems in hospitals during surgeries that produce smoke, with implementation required by Jan. 1, 2026. Bill effective July 1.

HB 105 — Thoroughbred Permitholders: Eliminates the requirement for thoroughbred permitholders to conduct live racing and certain slot machine licensure requirements, effective July 1.

HB 107 — Chanda Cheeseborough: Designates the Ribault River Bridge on Moncrief Road West in Duval County as the "Chanda Cheeseborough Ribault River Bridge," effective July 1.

HB 109 — Early Voting Sites: Permits photography in polling rooms and early voting areas, effective July 1.

HB 111 — Sales Tax Exemption: Establishes a sales tax exemption for disabled veterans, requiring them to apply for a tax-exemption certificate, effective July 1.

HB 113 — Fleeing From Law Enforcement: Proposes amendments to the laws regarding fleeing from law enforcement, with an effective date of Oct. 1.

HB 115 — Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Removes various state regulations concerning clinical lab personnel examinations and training approvals, effective July 1.

HB 117 — Consumer Protection: Requires unlicensed home repair vendors to apply for permits within two weeks of payment and start work within 14 days of obtaining a permit, effective July 1.

HB 6501 — Wrongful Conviction Victim: Aims to provide $1.7 million to Sidney Holmes, who was wrongfully convicted in 1988 and imprisoned for over 34 years. He was exonerated in 2023 due to errors in the investigation.

SB 2 — Child Drug Victim: Seeks to compensate “C.C.,” a 10-year-old boy born with a methadone addiction due to his mother's drug use. After suffering a near-fatal overdose at 13 months, the bill proposes $20 million for C.C. as compensation for the negligence of the Department of Children and Families.

SB 4 — Wellness Check Victim: Proposes over $600,000 to Patricia Ermini, an elderly woman who was shot during a botched wellness check by deputies in 2012.

SB 6 — Bus Crash Victim: Aims to provide $4.1 million to Jose Correa, who sustained severe injuries and a below-knee amputation after being struck by a Miami-Dade County bus in 2021.

SB 8 — School Bus Crash VictimL Seeks $1 million for Marcus Button, a former Wesley Chapel High School student who suffered brain damage and other injuries from a school bus collision. Additional $200,000 would go to his parents.

SB 10 — Wrongful Conviction Victim: Identical to HB 6501, it aims to provide $1.7 million to Sidney Holmes for his wrongful conviction and 34 years of imprisonment.

SB 12 — Child Stabbing Victim: Proposes over $28 million to the adoptive parents of “L.P.,” a girl who was stabbed multiple times by her mother after the Department of Children and Families failed to act on concerning behaviors.

SB 14 — Drowning Victim: This bill aims to provide $1.7 million to the estate of Peniel Janvier, who drowned in 2022 after being pushed into a pool in Miami Beach. Lifeguards and city workers failed to notice the incident. If approved, it would take effect immediately.

SB 16 — Handcuffed ECD Victim: Senate Bill 16 seeks to grant $1.75 million to Danielle Maudsley’s estate, who died after a trooper used an ECD on her while she was handcuffed and fleeing arrest in 2011. She suffered a traumatic brain injury during the incident. If approved, it would take effect immediately.

SB 18 — Child Abuse Victim: This bill proposes nearly $15 million for “H.H.,” a girl who was severely abused by her parents. After DCF's failure to protect her, she suffered permanent injuries due to severe neglect. If approved, it would take effect immediately.

SB 20 — Child Sidewalk Victim: The bill seeks $400,000 for the mother of “J.N.,” an 11-year-old girl injured while riding her bike on a poorly maintained sidewalk in 2019. The girl sustained serious injuries due to unsafe conditions. If approved, it would take effect immediately.

SB 22 — Bowel Blockage Victim: This bill authorizes $200,000 to the parents of “E.E.M.,” a young boy who died after being misdiagnosed at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in 2017. His condition was initially overlooked, leading to severe health complications. If approved, it would take effect immediately.

SB 24 — Employee Crash Victim: This bill provides $2.2 million in compensation to Mande Penney-Lemmon, who sustained significant injuries when her vehicle was struck from behind by a Sarasota County employee in 2018. If approved, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 26 — Officer Crash Victims: This legislation allocates over $2.2 million to Kristen and Lia McIntosh, whose parents were killed in a crash caused by a state officer in 2022. The crash seriously injured the sisters. If passed, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 28 — Preeclampsia Victim: Darline Angervil would receive $6.1 million in compensation for alleged negligence by the South Broward Hospital District during her pregnancy, which resulted in her son's severe medical conditions. If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 30 — Child Brain Death Victim: This bill aims to grant nearly $2.5 million to the estate of infant M.N., who died after suffering life-threatening injuries due to alleged negligence in her care. The Broward County Sheriff's Office admitted to negligence in the case. If approved, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 32 — Child Abuse Victim: This bill seeks to provide $3.8 million in compensation to L.E., a 5-year-old girl who suffered severe abuse and neglect by her parents, who tested positive for amphetamines at her birth. Following DCF's investigation and a safety plan that ultimately failed, L.E. was hospitalized for catastrophic injuries. If approved, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 34 — Murder-Homicide Victim: This bill aims to compensate Michael Barnett, the legal guardian of R.B., for the tragic shooting in 2010 where four children were killed by their mother’s estranged husband. Despite prior warning signs, DCF failed to act, leading to this tragedy. The proposed compensation is nearly $300,000. If approved, the bill would take effect immediately.

SB 44 — Motor Vehicles: This bill reclassifies the crime of driving with certain colored lights and attempting to pull over other vehicles from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. It also makes altering or obscuring a license plate a third-degree felony. If approved, it would take effect on July 1.

SB 46 — Religious Colleges: This bill seeks to place religious colleges under the jurisdiction of the Commission for Independent Education to prevent the issuance of false educational credentials. If approved, it would take effect on Oct. 1.

SB 48 — Judicial Sales: This bill establishes the “Transparency in Judicial Sales and Foreclosure Sales Act,” prohibiting the use of bidding credits in certain judicial sales. If approved, it would take effect on July 1.

SB 50 — Coastal Resilience: This bill requires the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation to develop standards for infrastructure to combat sea level rise and storm surges. It also mandates new DEP rules to enhance coastal resilience. If approved, it would take effect on July 1.

SB 52 — School Buses: Revises the definition of "school bus" to include charter schools. Effective July 1.

SB 54 — Criminal Offenses: Updates definitions of “harass” and “cyberstalk,” includes aggravated stalking charges for offenses against justice personnel. Effective Oct. 1.

SB 56 — Weather Modification: Prohibits the release of chemicals for weather modification, with violations resulting in misdemeanors and up to $10,000 in fines. Effective July 1.

SB 58 — Boating Safety: Amends ID cards for boaters, increases penalties for boating under the influence, and revises “vessel homicide” to include unborn children. Effective July 1.

SB 60 — Child Welfare: Establishes the “Child Safety and Custody Compliance Act,” requiring investigation of child abuse reports and stricter scrutiny of anonymous reports. Effective Oct. 1.

SB 62 — Resilient Buildings: Defines “resilient building” and establishes a tax credit program based on LEED certification levels, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Effective July 1.

SB 64 — Long-Term Care Facilities: Allows residents to install electronic monitoring devices in their rooms with consent, preventing discrimination against those who choose to do so. Effective July 1.

SB 66 — Firefighter Benefits: Includes acute myeloid leukemia in the state’s cancer treatment benefits for firefighters. Effective July 1.

SB 68 — Health Facilities: Expands the definition of “health facility” to include more not-for-profit entities and allows health facility authorities to issue loans. Effective July 1.

SB 70 — Pre-K Education Programs: Increases required instructional hours for summer prekindergarten programs from 300 to 480 hours, and for school-year programs from 540 to 1,440 hours. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 72 — Campaign Funds for Childcare: Allows candidates to use campaign funds for campaign-related childcare expenses. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 74 — Free School Meals: Establishes a universal free breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12, requiring school districts to participate in federal meal programs. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 76 — Paid Parental Leave: Provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to state employees following birth or adoption. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 78 — Tractor Crash Victim: Offers over $2 million in compensation to the estate of Mark LaGatta, who suffered life-altering injuries from a tractor accident. If approved, takes effect immediately.

SB 80 — State Land Management: Establishes the “State Park Preservation Act” to manage public lands for conservation and outdoor recreation, excluding certain facilities like golf courses. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 82 — Dental Therapy: Creates a Council on Dental Therapy to develop regulations and standards for dental therapists, allowing them to administer anesthesia and provide services in mobile units. If approved, takes effect July 1.

SB 84 — Agricultural Workers: Prohibits state/local laws from hindering housing for legal agricultural workers, provided it meets specific requirements regarding location, standards, maintenance, spacing, and proximity to residential areas. Effective July 1.

SB 86 — First Responders: Expands the definition of "first responder" to include support personnel providing peer support. Effective July 1.

SB 88 — UTVs: Allows utility terrain vehicles to be operated at any hour on designated two-lane roads with speed limits under 55 mph. Effective July 1.

SB 90 — Fee Waivers: Amends state statutes to remove out-of-state fee waivers for undocumented students at state universities. Effective July 1.

SB 92 — Motor Vehicle Repairs: Establishes the “Lilly Glaubach Act,” requiring repair shops to request written crash reports for repairs over $5,000. If not provided, a transaction form must be submitted to law enforcement. Effective July 1.

SB 94 — Firearm Age Restrictions: Modifies laws to remove the restriction on selling firearms to individuals under 21. Takes effect immediately.

SB 96 — Car Crash Victim: Authorizes Gainesville to pay $10.8 million to Jacob Rodgers, who was left paraplegic after a crash involving a city vehicle. Takes effect immediately.

SB 98 — Crosswalk Victim: Authorizes Clearwater to pay over $17.3 million to Max Giannikos, who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle due to a defective crosswalk. Takes effect immediately.

SB 100 — Government Flag Displays: This bill prohibits governmental entities from displaying flags that represent specific political viewpoints, including those related to politics, race, sexual orientation, and gender. It mandates the U.S. flag be displayed in a superior position and allows military personnel to use reasonable force to protect it. Effective July 1.

SB 102 — Exceptional Student Education: This bill establishes a workforce credential program for students with autism, enabling them to earn badges for specific skills needed by employers. The Department of Education must develop this program by Jan. 31, 2026. Effective July 1.

SB 104 — Cardiac Emergencies: This bill requires public schools to create a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), with local emergency services assisting in its development. School personnel will receive training in first aid, CPR, and AED use. Effective July 1.

SB 106 — Protecting Vulnerable Adults: This bill amends laws regarding the abuse of elderly and disabled individuals, allowing alternative services for respondents whose identities are difficult to trace. Effective July 1.

SB 118 — Presidential Libraries: This bill preempts state authority over presidential libraries, deferring their regulation to the federal government. Effective immediately.

SB 120 — HOA Ombudsman: This bill creates the Office of the HOA Ombudsman, appointed by the governor, to investigate potential maladministration in homeowners' associations. Effective July 1.

SB 122 — Mental Health Professionals: This bill reclassifies “intern” registrations as “associate” registrations for certain mental health professionals and removes the requirement for a licensed professional to be present during clinical services provided by registered associates. Effective July 1.

SB 124 — Grandparent Visitation Rights: This bill allows grandparents to petition for visitation rights with their grandchildren if the child's parent is deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state. Conditions include cohabitation with the child for at least six months prior to the parent's condition and a substantial threat to the child’s well-being if contact is denied. Effective July 1, if approved.

SB 126 — Hearing Aids: This bill permits consumers in Florida to receive prescription hearing aids through the mail. Effective July 1, if approved.

SB 128 — Property Insurers: This bill requires residential property insurers to provide policyholders with at least 45 days’ advance written notice regarding cancellation, nonrenewal, or rate changes. Effective July 1, if approved.

SB 130 — Wrongful Incarceration: This bill extends the filing period for compensation claims from 90 days to two years for victims of wrongful incarceration. It also removes restrictions that disqualify violent or repeat felons from receiving compensation. Effective July 1, if approved.

SB 132 — Legal Tender: This bill establishes that both precious metals and electronic currency backed by precious metals are considered legal tender. It exempts transactions involving specie from tax liabilities and allows it to be used for settling debts and local government fees. Effective July 1, if approved.

SB 134 — Sales Tax Exemption (Bullion): Exempts gold, silver, and platinum bullion sales from state sales tax, effective July 1.

SB 136 — Public School Personnel: Revises salary schedules for public school employees and prevents reductions due to budget constraints, effective July 1.

SB 138 — DUI: Expands DUI definition to include any intoxicating substance and penalizes refusal of breath tests, with varying misdemeanor classifications based on prior offenses, effective Oct. 1.

SB 140 — Charter Schools: Alters who can apply for conversion charter schools, allowing parents and municipalities with low school grades to seek charters aimed at attracting job-producing entities, effective July 1.

SB 142 — Public Employees Using Marijuana: Prohibits public employers from disciplining qualified medical marijuana patients, with exceptions for impairment, effective immediately.

SB 144 — Same-Sex Marriage: Repeals state law denying recognition of same-sex marriages, effective July 1.

SB 146 — Parental Rights: Protects visitation rights for parents who are qualified medical marijuana patients, effective July 1.

SB 148 — Legal Representation: Requires the attorney general to confirm that legal representation contracts are cost-effective and in the public's interest before the Department of Legal Affairs can enter into them, effective July 1.

SB 150 — Animal Cruelty: Makes animal cruelty during a state of emergency a third-degree felony, effective July 1.

SB 152 — Smoke Protection: Mandates smoke evacuation systems in hospitals during procedures that produce surgical smoke, with implementation required by Jan. 1, 2026, effective July 1.

SB 154 — Commission on Human Relations: Removes the requirement for the Florida Commission on Human Relations to send certain information via registered mail.

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