Rep. Christine Hunschofsky

Antisemitism Task Force; Creates Antisemitism Task Force within Office of Civil Rights of DLA for specified purpose; requires department to provide administrative & staff support to task force; provides for appointment & terms of members; provides for per diem & travel expenses; provides membership & duties of task force; requires report to Governor & Legislature by specified date; provides for future review & repeal of task force.

Maddy summaryHB 839 increases penalties for individuals repeatedly practicing engineering without a license in Florida. It targets people who violate engineering licensing laws multiple times, imposing escalating fines: $10,000 for a second violation, $15,000 for a third, $20,000 for a fourth, and $25,000 for a fifth or subsequent offense. The bill amends Florida Statute 471.033 to establish this tiered penalty structure, effective July 1, 2026. It does not change licensing requirements but strengthens enforcement against repeat violations.

Sickle Cell Disease Treatment of Pain Continuing Education; Revises requirements for continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances.

Housing for Veterans; Establishes Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requires Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities & persons, to oversee specified aspects of pilot program; provides responsibilities of corporation for pilot program; requires contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of pilot program; authorizes certain landlords to apply to contracted program administrator to request funding from Vacancy Relief & Risk Mitigation Trust Fund; provides purpose of such trust fund; provides requirements to request funding from trust fund; requires certain case managers to assist contracted program administrator; requires contracted program administrator to maintain & provide certain documentation to corporation; requires entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizes corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, & documentation provided by specified entities; provides that funding for pilot program is awarded on first-come, first-served basis; authorizes corporation to suspend acceptance of applications; requires specified notice.

Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence; Requires Division of Telecommunications within DMS to consult with certain entities to conduct feasibility study regarding specified alert system; provides requirements for such alert system; requires division to report to Legislature results of feasibility study by specified date; revises legislative findings to include victims of dating violence; authorizes victims of dating violence to apply to participate in Attorney General's address confidentiality program.

Human Trafficking Education For Initial Nurse Licensure; Requires completion of course on human trafficking for initial licensure of registered nurses or licenses practical nurses, beginning on specified date.

Electric Bicycles; Provides requirements for operation of electric bicycles; provides penalties; creates Electric Bicycle Safety Task Force adjunct to DHSMV & provides requirements therefor; requires certain reports to Governor & Legislature by specified dates.

Maddy summaryHB 85 revises Florida's Swimming Lesson Voucher Program to limit eligibility to children aged 1 through 4 years (previously 1-7 years), while maintaining the income requirement of 200% of the federal poverty level and residency in Florida. The bill updates the statute to specify that children seeking vouchers must be between 1 and 4 years old, directly affecting families with young children who meet income and residency criteria. Key provisions include clarifying the age range for voucher recipients and preserving the program’s goal of increasing water safety through free swimming lessons. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter the existing income or application processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 14, 2026, as "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day" in Florida. It honors the 17 victims and 17 wounded in the 2018 Parkland school shooting by establishing a day of remembrance for the community. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the tragedy and its lasting impact on survivors, families, and the community. It is a symbolic gesture to ensure the events of February 14, 2018, are not forgotten.

Maddy summaryHB 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.