From the Capitol

CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY The State will prohibit counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property without the Florida Department of Children and Families’ approval. This certification, if granted, would designate specific public properties for camping for a period of one year. LIVE HEALTHY Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top priority was signed by the Read more about From the Capitol[…]

Bills of Interest

Free Kill Law This proposal would remove the current provision that prohibits adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits. Cassie’s Law These would make every sheriff’s office in the state a safe location for parents to swap custody of their kids. Current law allows many swap locations which are not Read more about Bills of Interest[…]

Bills of Interest

Firearms The bills prohibit the possession or use of a firearm in ‘sensitive locations,’ which is defined as numerous public facilities including but not limited to buildings or facilities owned, leased or operated by government entities, including public transportation. Wetlands Buffer Areas The bills would require a local government to use eminent domain to acquire any Read more about Bills of Interest[…]

Bills of Interest

Property Rights Property owners would be able to request assistance from law enforcement to immediately removing unauthorized occupants from a residential dwelling under certain conditions. The sheriff could serve a notice to immediately vacate the unauthorized occupant. Property owners or agents can request that the sheriff stand by while the owner or agent takes possession of Read more about Bills of Interest[…]