Florida lawmakers introduce legislation to ban abortions after 15 weeks
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Florida legislative session begins: 10 big issues to watch
The Florida Legislature begins its 60-day session with some big changes in mind.
The Florida Legislature begins its 60-day session with some big changes in mind.
Florida bill would allow businesses to sue local governments if ordinances lead to loss of revenue, profits
In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Florida Senate committee approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses.
In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Florida Senate committee approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses.
How overturning Roe v. Wade could impact women's rights in Florida
A major challenge to reproductive rights protected in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision sits before the U.S. Supreme Court and what they decide could mean sweeping changes in Florida.
A major challenge to reproductive rights protected in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision sits before the U.S. Supreme Court and what they decide could mean sweeping changes in Florida.
Florida bill would require schools to teach benefits, risks of social media
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Florida legislature begins special session to weaken COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida Republicans push vaccine exemptions, school mask lawsuits
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
DeSantis calls for special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
New lawsuit challenges Florida's transgender athlete ban
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
DeSantis signs bill broadening ban on local gun regulations
Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.
Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.
Florida House backs controversial elections changes
With two days left to reach agreement with the Senate, the Republican-controlled Florida House on Wednesday approved a major elections package that includes placing additional restrictions on voting by mail.
With two days left to reach agreement with the Senate, the Republican-controlled Florida House on Wednesday approved a major elections package that includes placing additional restrictions on voting by mail.
Florida House passes bill requiring officers to intervene if colleague uses excessive force
The Florida House has unanimously passed a bill that, if made law, would require law enforcement officers to intervene if another officer uses excessive force.
The Florida House has unanimously passed a bill that, if made law, would require law enforcement officers to intervene if another officer uses excessive force.
Florida Senate passes bill to prohibit social media companies from removing political candidates
The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.
The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.
Florida Senate passes controversial bill on vote-by-mail changes
The Florida Senate on Monday passed an elections bill similar to Georgia's controversial law, which would prohibit giving food and water to voters in line, restrict mail ballot drop boxes and make it harder for Floridians to cast ballots by mail.
The Florida Senate on Monday passed an elections bill similar to Georgia's controversial law, which would prohibit giving food and water to voters in line, restrict mail ballot drop boxes and make it harder for Floridians to cast ballots by mail.
Florida legislative session wraps up this week with some major bills awaiting passage
While a state budget is the only legislation required of Florida lawmakers, several major bills are still on the table.
While a state budget is the only legislation required of Florida lawmakers, several major bills are still on the table.
Florida House passes bill to ban abortions based on disability
Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Florida Senate moves closer to approving elections bill
Separate proposals before Florida’s House and Senate would enact new voter ID and signature requirements, restrict who can return completed ballots and place new rules on ballot drop boxes.
Separate proposals before Florida’s House and Senate would enact new voter ID and signature requirements, restrict who can return completed ballots and place new rules on ballot drop boxes.
Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring moment of silence in schools
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
'No-fault' auto insurance repeal bill advances in Florida legislature
HB 719 would eliminate the state's no-fault auto insurance system and the requirement that drivers carry personal-injury protection coverage.
HB 719 would eliminate the state's no-fault auto insurance system and the requirement that drivers carry personal-injury protection coverage.