Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS Florida’s Fair Housing Act was amended to prohibit discrimination in rental housing for persons with disabilities who require an emotional support animal. It also details what is acceptable documentation for an emotional support animal and lays out penalties for individuals falsifying documentation. INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS The Florida Department of Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Bills That Passed EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS This Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
The following are bills that did not pass this session: ALCOHOL Several bills impacting the regulation of alcohol died. The bills were attempting to level the playing field between existing craft breweries and craft distilleries. They would have allowed the distilleries a wide latitude regarding direct sales to the public. The House approved HB 1219, Read more about Bills That Failed[…]
Bills of Interest AMENDMENT 4 Debate continues on whether Amendment 4, which grants voting rights to certain ex-felons, is self-implementing The Senate Criminal Justice Committee and Representative J.W. Grant (R-Tampa) filed bills that establish certain rules and regulations before voting rights would be restored. The main issue is whether full financial restitution should be made Read more about Legislative Issues[…]