HB 6005 repeals Florida Statute § 189.0694, which previously established performance measures and standards for special districts. This bill removes existing requirements for special districts (like water management or fire protection districts) to meet specific performance benchmarks. The repeal takes effect upon enactment, eliminating these state-mandated standards without creating new obligations. It directly affects special districts operating under Florida law by removing a layer of state oversight.
HB 143 would reclassify certain criminal offenses as more serious if they demonstrate prejudice based on the victim's political ideology. It would upgrade sentences: for example, a misdemeanor of the second degree would become a misdemeanor of the first degree, and a felony of the third degree would become a felony of the second degree. The bill specifically adds "political ideology" to the list of protected characteristics (alongside race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) that trigger these sentencing upgrades. This change would directly affect individuals convicted of crimes where the victim was targeted due to their political views, making the penalties more severe. The bill is currently under review in Florida's Criminal Justice Subcommittee and would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; Provides for enactment of agreement; provides method by which state may become member state; requires statewide popular election for President & Vice President of United States; establishes procedure for appointing presidential electors in member states; provides that agreement becomes effective upon occurrence of specified actions; provides for withdrawal of member state; requires notification of member states when agreement takes effect in nonmember state or when member state withdraws from agreement.
Objective Parole Guidelines; Provides additional requirements for objective parole guidelines; requires specified statistical analysis to be provided to Legislature.
Required Notice of Intent to Contact a Victim; Requires specified persons acting on behalf of criminal defendant to file specified notice within specified timeframe before contacting victim in criminal proceeding for specified purpose; provides applicability; requires that such notice be filed on standard form developed by state attorney in each judicial circuit.
Treatment of Inmates; Specifies rights of inmates in state correctional system; requires written copy of rights to be provided to each inmate; authorizes relief for deprivation of rights; revises definition of "permanently incapacitated inmate" for purposes of conditional medical release.
Pregnant Women in Custody; Requires every female who is arrested & not released within 72 hours after arrest be administered pregnancy test upon request; requires that each municipal or county detention facility notify each arrested female of right to request pregnancy test; authorizes sentencing court to stay beginning of period of incarceration; authorizes court to order pregnant woman to comply with specified terms & conditions during stay; requires that woman be offered specified assessment & services; requires detention facilities & DOC to collect & report specified information.
HB 407, titled the "Connecting to Care Act," authorizes pharmacists in Florida to administer specific medications under certain conditions. It expands pharmacists' roles by allowing them to deliver long-acting antipsychotics or opiate addiction treatments via injection, following physician-established protocols, after completing an 8-hour training course. Pharmacists must work within licensed facilities with privacy for injections, maintain separate prescriptions per dose, and adhere to safety protocols. This directly affects pharmacists, healthcare facilities, and patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for behavioral health conditions.
Transportation Concurrency; Revises facilities required to be identified in capital improvements element of comprehensive plan that imposes transportation concurrency for small counties.
HB 411 revises Florida's legal definition of "autism" and "autism spectrum disorder" to align with the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The bill updates the current description - which previously used outdated terms like "pervasive developmental disability" - to reflect current medical understanding of autism as a neurologically based condition affecting social interaction, communication, and behavior. This change directly affects state agencies, schools, and healthcare providers that rely on the statutory definition for eligibility, service planning, and data collection related to autism. The revised definition will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Attorney Fees, Suit Money, and Costs; Provides that award of attorney fees, suit money, & costs may be awarded retroactively & prospectively; authorizes inclusion of fees, money, & costs in award of attorney fees, suit money, & costs; authorizes court to consider whether party rejected good faith offer of settlement when awarding fees, money, & costs; authorizes court to award, deny, or reduce fees, money, & costs as sanction; requires court to make certain written findings; authorizes fees, money, & costs be paid to attorney; provides award of attorney fees & costs to nonoffending party under certain circumstances; provides relief is cumulative; authorizes court to order attorney fees, suit money, & costs in certain appellate proceedings; prohibits court from awarding fees, money, & costs to noncompliant party; provides that trial court has continuing jurisdiction to award temporary appellate fees, money, & costs; specifies primary factor for court to consider in making awards of appellate fees & costs; authorizes court to take certain actions in action involving criminal contempt.
HB 125 designates October 14 of each year as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance" in Florida. The bill creates a statutory designation requiring the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for this date, honoring Charlie Kirk's work with Turning Point USA and his advocacy for free speech and civic engagement. This is a purely commemorative measure with no funding, regulatory changes, or direct impact on citizens or institutions. It does not alter existing laws or create new obligations. The designation takes effect July 1, 2026.
