TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved an additional six pieces of legislation as the state’s current Legislative session approaches its conclusion this month.

These newly signed laws mainly target specific regions within Florida, such as Martin County, Marion County, and the city of Auburndale in Polk County.

Most of these laws became effective immediately after receiving DeSantis’ signature. However, one of them is scheduled to take effect on July 1, joining over 80 other new laws set for that date. You can view the entire list of these forthcoming laws by clicking here.

In the meantime, all of Monday’s new laws are as follows:

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HB 1103 — Disability Services

House Bill 1103 expands the state’s Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Pilot Program.

Under this law, those eligible for the IDD are required to make an affirmative choice before being enrolled, and the state is prohibited from automatically enrolling them.

The law is set to take effect on July 1.

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HB 4007 — Martin County Inmates

House Bill 4007 limits the compensation for health care providers who perform medical services for inmates housed in a Martin County detention center.

Under this law, the compensation is limited to 110% of the Medicare allowable rate if the provider doesn’t have a contract with Martin County.

The law took effect upon being signed.

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HB 4009 — St. Augustine Airport

House Bill 4009 allows the St. Johns County Airport Authority to conduct operations under the name “St. Augustine Airport” instead of “Northeast Florida Regional Airport.”

The law took effect upon being signed.

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HB 4013 — Citrus County Sheriff’s Office

House Bill 4013 repeals a special act that set up a career status system for certain employees of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Under this law, employees with the sheriff’s office are now subject only to general law protections for deputy sheriffs.

The law took effect upon being signed.

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HB 4065 — City of Auburndale

House Bill 4065 directs the state to convey around 3.15 acres of land to the city of Auburndale for recreational purposes.

More specifically, that land appears to be Lake Ariana Park, which the city has been leasing from the state. That area is being renovated to include a new civic center, a boat dock, picnic pavilions and a playground.

The law took effect upon being signed.

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HB 4067 — Equestrian Facilities

House Bill 4067 provides an exception to the state’s Beverage Law for certain equestrian sports facilities in Marion County.

Under this law, such facilities may receive a special license to allow these places to sell any type of alcohol for customers drinking on the premises and permit indoor smoking.

The law took effect upon being signed.

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