NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade County
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, utility billing, and home renovation permits. These measures span various sectors, from public safety and education to consumer rights and business regulations.
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These new laws change legal requirements and consumer rights for Florida residents, impacting everything from how much you pay for electricity to how you renovate your home and purchase pets.
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 sexual predators and 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 renovations 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 like leaf blowers and lawnmowers.
- HB 1474 allows the state to designate groups as domestic terrorist organizations and sets penalties for supporting them.
- SB 606 requires restaurants to disclose all mandatory fees, such as automatic tips or service charges, before a customer orders.