In recent months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed numerous bills from this year’s legislative session, with over 150 that became effective July 1st, 2024.
Notable laws summarized include:
Education
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HB 1291: Bans "identity politics" in teacher-preparation programs.
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SB 7032: Offers tuition waivers for high-school dropouts seeking diplomas and credentials.
Property Laws
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HB 1021 ("Condo 3.0"): Enhances rights for condo owners and imposes education requirements on board members.
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HB 1503: Allows certain insurance carriers to remove non-homesteaded properties from state coverage.
Nature and Climate
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HB 87: Permits shooting bears in self-defense, with reporting and possession restrictions.
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HB 1645: Reduces climate change priority, bans offshore wind turbines, and promotes natural gas.
Parenting Laws
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HB 415: Creates a pregnancy and parenting resources website by 2025.
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HB 461: Exempts new mothers from jury duty.
Politics
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HB 919: Requires AI-generated political ads to include a disclaimer.