In recent months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed numerous bills from this year’s legislative session, with over 150 that became effective July 1st, 2024.

Notable laws summarized include:

Education

• HB 1291: Bans "identity politics" in teacher-preparation programs.

• SB 7032: Offers tuition waivers for high-school dropouts seeking diplomas and credentials.

Property Laws

• HB 1021 ("Condo 3.0"): Enhances rights for condo owners and imposes education requirements on board members.

• HB 1503: Allows certain insurance carriers to remove non-homesteaded properties from state coverage.

Nature and Climate

• HB 87: Permits shooting bears in self-defense, with reporting and possession restrictions.

• HB 1645: Reduces climate change priority, bans offshore wind turbines, and promotes natural gas.

Parenting Laws

• HB 415: Creates a pregnancy and parenting resources website by 2025.

• HB 461: Exempts new mothers from jury duty.

Politics

• HB 919: Requires AI-generated political ads to include a disclaimer.