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Florida’s CHOICE Act Expected to Expand Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Laws on ‎July 1‎

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Pending expected approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act is expected to go into effect on July 1, 2025. Once in place, the...more

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Impact of HB 781 on Public-Private Partnerships in Florida

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Florida is a state that has embraced Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) as a delivery model and, as such, has developed a statutory framework for not only enabling but facilitating P3s....more

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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Limit Orange County's Proposed Rural Development Rules

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On February 28, 2024, the Florida Senate (Senate) passed SB 1420 in an effort to block regulations proposed by the Orange County Charter Review Committee (CRC) that would draw a new rural boundary that would heavily restrict...more

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Live Local Act 2024 Passed by the Florida Legislature

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On February 28, 2024, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”), previously unanimously approved by the Florida Senate by a vote of 112 to 1. SB 328, regarded as the Live Local Act 2024 (“LLA...more

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Dark Days Ahead for Solar Power in the Sunshine State

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HB 741, a bill passed by Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives and awaiting the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to devastate the state’s growing solar power industry. ...more

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Shumaker Advisors 2022 Florida Legislative Session Weekly Newsletter, Week Three

HIGHLIGHTS - The third week of Florida’s 2022 Regular Legislative Session concluded on Friday. This week, the legislature continued diligent work to pass meaningful pieces of legislation and made strides in the...more

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2021 Florida Legislative Session Health Care Summary

The 2021 Florida Legislative Session completed its 60-day regular session on April 30th. Both Chambers passed 275 bills and many have been signed by the Governor. For a complete post-session overview, click here. Workforce,...more

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Recently Passed Florida Bill Aims to Create State-Specific Version of Federal TCPA

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By unanimous vote, the Florida State Legislature recently passed CS/SB 1120. This Bill updates the Florida Telemarketing Act and the Florida Do Not Call Act, creating a Florida-specific version of the Federal TCPA. ...more

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What the Future May Hold for Land Developers and Local Governments: Relief from Burdens on Real Property Rights

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Local governments may face challenges as a new proposed legislation regarding relief from burdens on real property rights awaits the approval of Governor DeSantis. An amendment to the Bert Harris Act, CS/CS for HB 421 & HB...more

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2021 Florida Post-Legislative Session Report

Hot Topics - Legislative priorities for 2021 from the Governor and leadership ranged from controversial political moves related to protests, voting, and transgender athletes, to environmental protection and mental health....more

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Legislative Update: COVID-19 General Liability Legislation Passes First Key Vote

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Florida House Bill 7 (HB 7), Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19, passed an important hurdle on Friday, March 5, 2021.  House Bill 7 (HB 7) and corresponding Senate Bill 72 (SB 72) limit exposure and liability...more

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Florida Pre-Session Update

With the 2021 Legislative Session set to begin Tuesday, March 2nd, Amy Maguire, JD White, and Jordyn Ferguson outline the pressing issues related to COVID-19 and its effects on Florida, as well as legislative efforts...more

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With All Eyes on "Implementation" of Amendment 4, Senate Bill 7066 Makes Significant Additional Changes to Florida Election Laws...

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On the final day of regular time in this year's legislative session, which came in the wake of an election year involving an unprecedented three statewide recounts, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 7066....more

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Florida Hemp: Is Green the New Orange?

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The Florida Legislature passed Florida’s version of the 2018 Farm Bill authorizing hemp production and removing hemp from Florida’s list of controlled substances. Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill and make it...more

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Breaking News! Florida AOB Reform Explained

The Florida Legislature just passed a bill that makes significant changes to the assignment of benefits ("AOB") process in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis stated he will sign the bill into law. ...more

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Class III Hospital Permits – Efficient Drug Management May Become a Reality

At the close of the 2018 session, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 675, which if allowed to become law by the Governor, will help hospitals and their facilities that are under common control manage their...more

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Disabled Access: A Chance to Fix Your Premises Before Being Sued?

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New legislation seeks to level the playing field for businesses that have been targeted by “drive-by” claims alleging discrimination by customers with disabilities who may have never even gone to visit the place of public...more

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After Special Session Cliffhanger: Florida Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Implementation Bill

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Florida lawmakers have finally passed legislation to implement Amendment 2, Florida’s medical marijuana constitutional amendment. The breakthrough came during the last afternoon of a three-day special session called after...more

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Florida Legislature Comes Through During Special Session

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By way of background (see article for prior posts) regarding the Florida Legislature’s prior efforts to pass laws to implement Amendment 2 (medical marijuana passed by Florida’s voters in November 2016) which failed in the...more

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Property Owners Gaining New Tools To Fight ADA Lawsuits

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Help may be on the way for property owners sued for alleged violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). As covered in a prior post, over the last couple of years, Florida has seen a big...more

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Surprise Medical Bills? The Florida Legislature Offers Some Relief!

With House Bill 221, the last bill to pass during the 2016 legislative session, the Florida legislature took a significant step towards reducing uncertainty for medical costs for persons with Preferred Provider Organization...more

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Bills To Update Fire Safety Code Requirements For Assisted Living Facilities Pending In Florida Legislature

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The Florida Assisted Living Facilities Act requires the State Fire Marshall to use the 1994 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code to establish and enforce uniform fire safety standards...more

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Bill to Amend Florida’s Unclaimed Property Act Regarding Unclaimed Insurance Benefits Moves to Senate Floor

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On January 19, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved a Senate bill (“SB 966”) that would modify Florida’s existing Unclaimed Property Act (the “Act”) requirements regarding unclaimed insurance benefits....more

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P3 Legislation in Florida

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On September 24-25, Miami-Dade County held a P3 Institute entitled “The P3 Pipeline: A Forum for the Private Sector.” Among the topics discussed at the Institute was a measure currently before the Florida Legislature that, if...more

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