2025 Bills Passed by the Florida Legislative Black Caucus
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The Florida legislative Black Caucus has been working tirelessly to deliver for Floridians. Here's a list of what they were able to get passed this legislative session.
Member | Bill # | Bill Summary |
Rep. Robinson | Require municipalities that operate water or sewer utilities in other municipalities to charge the same rates, fees, and charges as those within their own boundaries under specific conditions. | |
Rep. Edmonds | Includes a key provision with tenant protections from Rep. Edmond’s bill HB 43, creating reusable tenant screening reports allowing renters to pay for multiple homes without paying multiple application fees. | |
Rep. Chambliss | Mandates coordination between the Correctional Education Program and professional licensing boards to facilitate educational opportunities for inmates that count towards licensure in licensed professions. | |
Rep. Spencer & Sen. Davis | Requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the economic impact of automation, particularly AI and robotics, on the state workforce. | |
Reps. Bracy Davis & Berny Jacques | Modernizes Florida’s juvenile justice system by prioritizing early intervention and ensuring that at-risk youth receive the support they need before entering the criminal justice system. | |
Reps. Woodson & Lopez (J) | Prohibits notaries from using misleading terms in advertisements, imposes new disclosure requirements for non-attorney immigration service providers, and creates civil causes of action for violations. | |
Rep. Franklin | Removes certain geographic restrictions on home health agency administration, allows contract staff to perform key nursing visits, and revises criteria for the Excellence in Home Health Program. | |
Rep. Woodson | Expands coverage and eliminates cost-sharing for certain breast examinations under the state group insurance program. |