THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 262, creating the Digital Bill of Rights. The legislation also requires Google and other large search engines to disclose whether they prioritize search results based on political ideology. Additionally, SB 262 prevents government-led censorship by prohibiting state or local government employees from colluding with […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/SB 376 – Automatic Sealing of Criminal History Records and Making Confidential and Exempt Related Court Records CS/SB 384 – Violent Offenses Committed Against Criminal Defense Attorneys SB 508 – Problem-Solving Courts CS/SB 612 – Blood Clot and Pulmonary Embolism Policy Workgroup CS/SB […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 20, 2023, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/HB 213 – Limitation of Actions Involving Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies HB 227 – Lee Memorial Health System, Lee County CS/CS/HB 327 – Fire Sprinkler […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 133 – Fees in Lieu of Security Deposits CS/HB 179 – Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act CS/CS/CS/HB 391 – Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children CS/CS/HB 783 – Opioid Abatement CS/HB 959 – Dosage Form Animal Health Products CS/HB 965 – […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 50 – Public Records SB 218 – Genetic Counselors Using Telehealth CS/SB 232 – Exploitation of Vulnerable Persons CS/CS/SB 346 – Public Construction SB 708 – Estoppel Letters CS/SB 1002 – Motor Vehicle Glass        CS/CS/CS/SB 1068 – Drone Delivery Services CS/SB 1154 – Labor […]

DEL RIO, Texas — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s assets are on-scene to assist the State of Texas with the influx of migrants illegally crossing the southern border. Last week, the State of Texas officially requested resources through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to assist in responding to the substantial public safety […]

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Thursday, May 25, 2023 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. May we never forget the selfless bravery of the men […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 537, which toughens penalties for sex criminals. The bill makes all attempted sexual misconduct criminals ineligible for “gain-time,” a Department of Corrections program that sometimes shortens periods of incarceration. It also eliminates sentence reduction eligibility for any person convicted of attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to […]

Record $2.7 billion of tax relief could save a family of four as much as $1,000 over the course of a year. All videos may be used courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the largest tax relief plan in Florida’s history, providing Florida families […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 110 – State Board of Administration CS/CS/SB 130 – Domestic Violence CS/SB 190 – Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities CS/CS/SB 306 – Catalytic Converters CS/CS/SB 540 – Local Government Comprehensive Plans SB 678 – Disposal of Property CS/CS/SB 770 – Residential Loan Alternative Agreements CS/CS/SB 838 […]