WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Over 200 new laws will take effect on Saturday morning, July 1. These laws cover a wide range of topics, including immigration reform, tax breaks, and relaxed gun restrictions. They were passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Here are a few notable laws among the many:
HB 1: This law, also known as “universal school vouchers,” removes income restrictions for Florida’s K-12 students. It allows them to access taxpayer-funded scholarships for private schooling.
SB 214: This law prohibits credit card companies from tracking sales of firearms and ammunition. It specifically targets the “merchant category codes” used in gun purchases.
HB 389: School districts now have the option to provide free menstrual hygiene products.
SB 766: School districts are authorized to use cameras to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses.
HB 1305: This law focuses on inspections of the Walt Disney World monorail system, mandating the Florida Department of Transportation to perform regular checks.
HB 1521: Publicly-owned bathrooms, including those in schools and other public buildings, will have restrictions. Individuals will be required to use bathrooms corresponding to the sex assigned to them at birth.
SB 1580: This controversial law allows healthcare providers to refuse services based on religious, moral, or ethical beliefs.
HB 7063: Part of a tax relief plan exceeding $2 billion, this law includes sales tax holidays and permanent sales tax exemptions for items like diapers.
These are just a few examples of the new laws that will be in effect in Florida starting July 1.
