NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Over 100 New Florida Laws Take Effect July 1
Starting July 1, Florida implements over 100 new laws affecting daily life, including changes to traffic penalties, pet sales, residential remodeling permits, and utility billing. These measures cover a wide range of sectors from public safety and education to consumer rights and business operations.
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Residents face new legal obligations and rights, including stricter traffic penalties, expanded restrictions for sex offenders, new disclosure requirements for restaurants, and changes to home renovation permit requirements.
Key Facts
- HB 35 (Isaiah's Law) adds driving without a valid license to the list of offenses that can classify a driver as a habitual traffic offender.
- SB 212 prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of public swimming pools.
- SB 1004 requires pet stores to provide medical history and financing terms; buyers can cancel contracts if undisclosed illnesses are found.
- SB 484 prohibits utility companies from passing costs of supplying power/water to AI data centers onto residential or small business customers.
- HB 803 removes permit requirements for residential remodels costing $7,500 or less, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, gas, or flood-zone work.
- HB 453 allows high school students to use two years of marching band to meet physical education and arts graduation requirements.
- SB 290 prevents local governments from banning or restricting gas-powered landscaping equipment.
- HB 1474 allows the state to designate groups as domestic terrorist organizations and sets penalties for support.
- SB 606 requires restaurants to disclose mandatory fees (service charges, credit card surcharges, etc.) before ordering.