TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a move that expands his legislative portfolio, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave the nod to seven additional bills on Friday, contributing to the extensive array of laws enacted over recent years.
These latest approvals are part of the 2026 Legislative session’s ongoing efforts, complementing earlier legislative actions this month where DeSantis sanctioned new regulations in the environmental and agricultural sectors.
For those curious about the specifics, here is a rundown of the laws that received DeSantis’ endorsement on Friday:
SB 386 – Farm Equipment
Senate Bill 386 introduces a structured protocol for addressing defective farm equipment, aiming to protect both consumers and manufacturers.
Under this law, if any farm equipment is found to have defects, consumers have the right to notify the manufacturer within the warranty period or within one year from the equipment’s original delivery date, ensuring timely resolutions.
The law also requires the manufacturer to either replace or refund any defective farm equipment.
The law is set to take effect on July 1.
HB 399 — Development Regulations
House Bill 399 requires application fees for development permits to be reasonably related to the costs associated with processing the application and prohibits fees based on a percentage of project costs.
The legislation also mandates that each local government’s land development regulations must include factors for assessing compatibility of residential uses.
The law took effect immediately.
HB 569 — Forensic Client Services
House Bill 569 allows the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to house non-forensic clients and forensic clients within the same wards in secure APD facilities.
The law is set to take effect on July 1.
SB 844 — Sickle Cell Disease
Senate Bill 844 requires that the standard continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances include information regarding the treatment of pain for patients with sickle cell disease.
The law is set to take effect on July 1.
HB 1443 — Parkinson’s Disease Registry
House Bill 1443 requires the Florida Institute for Parkinson’s Disease at USF to set up a statewide Parkinson’s disease registry.
Under this legislation, physicians who diagnose a patient with Parkinson’s disease must report nationally recognized performance measures to the registry beginning on Jan. 1, 2027.
The law is set to take effect on July 1.
HB 1445 — Public Records (Parkinson’s Disease Registry)
House Bill 1445 creates a public record exemption for patient-identifying information held in the Parkinson’s disease registry set up by HB 1443.
The exemption will be repealed on Oct. 2, 2031, unless reenacted by lawmakers.
The law is set to take effect on July 1.
HB 7011 — Public Records (Aquaculture Records)
House Bill 7011 continues a public records exemption for certain aquaculture records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
That exemption refers to the following:
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Shellfish receiving and production records generated by licensed shellfish processing facilities
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Audit records and supporting documentation required for submerged land leases
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Aquaculture production records and receipts generated by certified aquaculture facilities
The law took effect immediately.
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