RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

HB 187 increases penalties for certain fireworks violations by raising the maximum fines that can be imposed. It directly affects individuals or businesses that break local or state fireworks laws, such as illegal sales or improper use. The key provision is raising the financial penalties for these violations, though the bill does not change safety rules or ban specific fireworks types. If passed, the higher fines would take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill is currently pending in the legislature after being referred to committees in early 2025.