Continuous Glucose Monitors; Requires AHCA to, within specified timeframe, seek federal approval as needed to provide coverage of continuous glucose monitors & related supplies as durable medical equipment benefit under Medicaid program; provides for reimbursement of such equipment; provides construction; requires agency to implement these changes upon receiving any necessary federal approval.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Autonomous Practice; Authorizes certain advanced practice registered nurses to engage in autonomous practice to provide mental health services.
Blue Ribbon Projects ; Requires that development project meet certain requirements to qualify as blue ribbon project; requires blue ribbon project to have blue ribbon plan; requires project to receive dollar-for-dollar credits from local government; provides that certain easements or property must be granted without charge; requires landowner to apply to local government for approval of plan; provides local government review requirements; provides that blue ribbon plan governs use of property upon approval of plan application by local government; provides that project may be located on land with any future land use designation or zoning designation; provides appeal procedures for denial & approval of blue ribbon plan application; provides environmental review requirements.
Employment Eligibility ; Requires that all private employers, rather than only those employing more than specified number of employees, use E-Verify system to verify new employee's employment eligibility beginning on specified date.
Recognizing Judea and Samaria; Prohibits use of term "West Bank" in official government materials; prohibits use of moneys to create official government materials using such term; requires instructional materials & library media center collections adopted or acquired by certain entities on or after specified date to refer to certain area as Judea & Samaria; prohibits instructional materials & library media center collections adopted or acquired by certain entities on or after specified date from using term "West Bank."
Parking on Public Property; Defines "public property" & "publicly owned buildings or facilities"; requires local governments to refund owners of vehicles who pay fees to park on specified public property in certain circumstances; requires local governments to carry over any unused portion of time for benefit of next vehicle owner who pays fee to park on such public property in certain circumstances; prohibits certain vehicles from being towed or issued traffic citation for specified time period after being parked on specified public property; prohibits local governments from allowing private business entities or enterprises to use specified public property for private parking purposes for fee.
HB 291 revises Florida's definition of "common entity" for motor vehicle distributors and manufacturers. It defines a "common entity" as an organization with over 30% ownership stake controlled by a manufacturer, distributor, or related entity, or where multiple such entities jointly control it. The bill includes two key exemptions: (1) entities tied to distributors already licensed before March 2023, and (2) U.S.-incorporated manufacturers making vehicles without franchised dealers in Florida. The revised definition would take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.
HB 233 requires children aged 6 through 8 to use a child booster seat while riding in vehicles in Florida, unless they are over 4 feet 9 inches tall. It allows car seats or booster seats for children aged 4-5 but mandates boosters for 6-8-year-olds. Exceptions include medical emergencies, gratuitous transport by non-family members, or documented medical conditions. Violations are punishable as moving violations with 3 points on a driver's license, though courts may allow participation in a safety program instead of fines. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Prohibits person from establishing, promoting, operating, or participating in pyramid promotional scheme; provides penalties; provides for restitution; provides that specified provisions & penalties are in addition to civil, administrative, or criminal actions provided by law
Termination of Rental Agreement by Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking; Prohibits landlord from evicting tenant or terminating rental agreement because tenant or tenant's minor child is victim of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking; specifies that rental agreement may not contain certain provisions; authorizes victim of such actual or threatened violence or stalking to terminate rental agreement; requires certain documentation & written notice to landlord; provides for liability for rent for both tenant & perpetrator, if applicable; specifies that tenant does not forfeit certain money paid to landlord for terminating rental agreement; requires landlord to change locks of dwelling unit within specified time period; authorizes tenant to change locks of dwelling unit; prohibits certain actions by landlord; authorizes filing of civil action & award of damages, fees, & costs; prohibits waiver of certain provisions.
Restoration of Rights Voting Database; Requires Florida Commission on Offender Review to develop & maintain database containing certain information for certain purpose; requires certain governmental entities to provide certain information to commission; requires DMS, acting through Florida Digital Service, to provide certain technical assistance to commission; requires commission to make available to public database on Internet website by date certain; requires commission to update database monthly & publish certain information on website; requires commission to provide to Governor & Legislature comprehensive plan by date certain; provides requirements for comprehensive plan; provides that person who takes certain actions in reasonable reliance on database may not be charged with certain violations of criminal law.
Transportation Facility Designations; Provides honorary designations of certain transportation facilities in specified counties; directs DOT to erect suitable markers.
