SB 1394FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

SB 1394 expands DBPR enforcement powers over hemp sales and employment verification

Original title: Department of Business and Professional Regulation

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the regulatory oversight for Florida businesses by increasing the DBPR's investigative reach into employment records and hemp product compliance, potentially impacting operational requirements for hospitality and labor-related industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public lodging and food service establishments

These businesses face new penalties if they distribute or sell hemp extract in violation of the state hemp program.

Talent agencies

These agencies are subject to revised prohibitions regarding the placement of employees or minors in certain locations.

Employers

Employers may be required to provide employment eligibility verification documentation to the DBPR upon request.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1394 grants the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) new authority to investigate and prosecute violations, while imposing stricter penalties on food and lodging establishments that sell non-compliant hemp products. The bill also expands the department's access to employee eligibility records and updates restrictions on talent agencies regarding the placement of minors.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bill affect businesses selling hemp?

Public lodging and food service establishments that sell in violation of state program rules will face specific penalties under this bill.

What new powers does the DBPR get regarding employees?

The department is added to the list of entities authorized to request copies of documentation used by employers to verify a new employee's employment eligibility.