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A recent St. Augustine Record article demonstrates how Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida is being implemented as intended by a supermajority of voters and is working for crime victims. [Read more…] about Florida Police Department and Sheriff Start Issuing Victims’ Rights Notification Cards
The Florida Senate today passed comprehensive legislation (SB 900/HB 369) relating to substance abuse services, including recovery residences (also known as “sober homes”) sending the measure to Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Sober Homes Legislation
The Florida Legislature today approved modernization to the regulatory framework of Florida’s surplus lines insurance industry. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Passes Modernizations to Surplus Lines Insurance Industry
SB 1460 sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) passed through the Florida Legislature this week and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Bill Aiming to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients Heads to Governor’s Desk
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/CS/SB 426: Firefighters, granting certain benefits to a firefighter upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill
Expect to see SunRail trains running this Sunday, May 5 as part of testing along the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) from just north of the Lake Mary SunRail Station through the north end of Winter Park. [Read more…] about SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
The Florida Legislature today passed Senate Bill 1020, establishing a state hemp program within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Florida Hemp Bill Passage
Attorney General Ashley Moody is praising the Florida Legislature for passing a bill that will strengthen the state’s opioid litigation. [Read more…] about Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Opioid Litigation Headed to the Governor’s Desk
A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to combat human trafficking appeared to be dead in committee, but was revived and passed on the Senate floor in a significant legislative move. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
Florida continues to lead the nation in its efforts to enhance and protect Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with passage today by the Florida Legislature of legislation that enhances the regulatory framework for CCRCs in Florida. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Continuing Care Modernization Bill
