Code Inspector Body Cameras ; Requires governmental entity that authorizes its code inspectors to use body cameras to establish certain policies & procedures; establishes certain requirements for such governmental entities; prohibits code inspectors or persons acting under direction of special magistrate or code enforcement board from intercepting certain communications.
Temporary Door Locking Devices; Defines "temporary door locking device"; authorizing temporary door locking devices to be installed at any height; requires Florida Building Commission to incorporate certain standards for temporary door locking devices into Florida Building Code; requires use of temporary door locking devices be integrated into building safety plans, safety drills, & training programs for specified purpose.
Pub. Rec./Code Inspector Body Camera Recordings; Provides exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by code inspector; provides exceptions; requires local government to retain body camera recordings for specified period; provides for retroactive application; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity.
OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information; abrogating the scheduled repeal of such exemption, etc.
OGSR/Florida Public Service Commission; Deleting the scheduled repeal of an exemption from public meeting requirements for portions of a hearing before the Florida Public Service Commission wherein certain proprietary confidential business information is discussed, etc.
OGSR/Florida Gaming Control Commission; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records and public meeting requirements for exempt or confidential and exempt information obtained by the Florida Gaming Control Commission; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.
Distribution of Funds to Homestead Property Owners; Creates Homestead Property Tax Relief Program within DFS; defines “eligible homesteader”; requires CFO to annually issue warrants of specified amount to certain homestead property owners beginning & ending on specified dates; requires CFO to work with county property appraisers for specified purpose; provides future repeal.
Public Works Employee Identification Cards; Defines "public works employee"; requires political subdivisions to issue identification cards to certain public works employees.
Landlord Obligations and Construction Contracting; Requires landlords to provide & maintain specified cooling equipment for tenants; requires landlord to repair or replace such cooling equipment within specified timeframe; provides construction; provides exceptions; provides applicability; revises definitions of terms "class A air-conditioning contractor" & "mechanical contractor" to include additional services that such contractors may perform.
OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Military Affairs stored in a United States Department of Defense system of records, transmitted using a United States Department of Defense network or communications device, or pertaining to the United States Department of Defense; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of persons provided public emergency shelter and held by the agency that provided the emergency shelter; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.
HB 63 amends Florida law to prohibit licensed individuals from carrying handguns, weapons, or firearms into specific locations, such as schools, courthouses, police stations, airports (in terminal areas), and establishments serving alcohol. The bill targets holders of concealed carry licenses, restricting where they may legally carry firearms under the new provisions. Key locations listed include all public schools, government buildings, polling places, and college campuses (except for students/employees with specific non-lethal devices). The bill, which was withdrawn before introduction on November 4, 2025, would have taken effect October 1, 2026, if passed.
