Governor Rick Scott Signs 16 Bills Into Law

Governor Rick Scott today signed the following bills into law:
CS/HB 327 – Household Movers and Moving Brokers – This bill requires movers to tell a customer if an employee convicted of a sexual offense has access to their property.
CS/HB 329 – Child Protection – This bill prohibits shared custody plans from requiring a child to visit a parent living in a substance abuse recovery residence overnight.
CS/CS/HB 343 – Payment Card Offenses – This bill enhances consumer protections against credit card theft and skimmers.
CS/CS/HB 357 – Self-Service Storage Facilities – This bill sets requirements for self-service storage facility owners to follow when disposing of certain property, such as cars or watercrafts.
CS/CS/HB 435 – International Financial Institutions – This bill updates the Office of Financial Regulation’s regulatory procedures and requirements for International Financial Institutions.
CS/CS/HB 437 – Public Records/ International Financial Institutions – This bill provides a public records exemption for identifying information of International Financial Institutions’ customers, potential customers and shareholders held by the Office of Financial Regulation.
CS/CS/HB 467 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – This bill relates to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services licensing and other agency functions.
HB 589 – Prescription Drug Price Transparency – This bill enhances the transparency of prescription drug prices by including additional medications on MyFloridaRx.
CS/CS/HB 859 – Postsecondary Distance Education – This bill directs the State of Florida to apply for participation in a multi-state agreement regarding online postsecondary education.
CS/SB 128  – Self-Defense Immunity – This bill amends statute to require the state, rather than the defendant, to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant did not use force lawfully.
CS/CS/SB 370 – Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol – This bill provides employee protections for eligible members of the Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
SB 436 – Religious Expression in Public Schools – This bill protects religious expression in public schools.
CS/CS/SB 890 – Direct-Support Organizations – This bill saves the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation direct-support organization, The Able Trust, from repeal.
CS/CS/SB 896 – Florida Prepaid College Board – This bill saves the Florida Prepaid College Board direct-support organization from repeal, ensuring continued scholarship opportunities for students.
CS/CS/SB 1052 – Justifiable Use of Force – This bill clarifies “justifiable use of force laws” and expands the Castle Doctrine to include any residence a person has a right to be in.
CS/CS/SB 1124  – Newborn Screenings – This bill allows expansion of the Florida Newborn Screening Program to include screening for additional conditions.
To view the transmittal letters, click HERE.