Public Records/Crime Victims; Expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim’s family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment of Pain Continuing Education; Revises requirements for continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances.
Security Services on Religious Premises; Exempts certain persons providing voluntary armed security services at churches or ecclesiastical or denominational organizations from specified requirements; provides requirements such persons must meet to qualify for exemption.
Gambling ; Revises provisions related to gambling including the Florida Gaming Control Commission, gaming machines, pari-mutuel permits & permitholders, betting on certain athletic contests, criminal penalties, Internet gambling, Internet sports wagering, manipulation of card games, fantasy sports contests, games of chance, slot machines, & illegal gambling; regulation of certain gaming activities.
Indiana University Quarterback Fernando Mendoza; Recognizing the outstanding performance of Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza during the 2025 football season and congratulating him on his election as the 91st recipient of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, etc.
HR 8051 designates April 2026 as "Minority Health Month" in Florida through a symbolic resolution. It follows the national observance pattern established by Congress in 2002, aiming to raise awareness about racial and ethnic health disparities. The resolution cites specific data on health inequities, including longer ER wait times for Black and Hispanic patients compared to White patients. This is a procedural designation with no new funding or policy changes; it directly affects all Floridians by highlighting ongoing health equity issues.
This resolution designates October 17, 2026, as "Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day" in Florida. It recognizes Dessalines, a Haitian revolutionary leader who helped free Haiti from French rule, became its first ruler, and abolished slavery in 1804, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The resolution serves as a ceremonial observance honoring his historical role.
This House Resolution designates May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month" in Florida. It aims to increase public awareness about the risks of opioids and promote nonopioid pain management therapies as safer alternatives, referencing ongoing opioid crisis statistics and CDC guidance. The resolution is symbolic - it does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - but encourages community focus on pain management options during that month. It directly affects Floridians through public education efforts during the designated awareness period.
This resolution designates January 27, 2026, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida. It is a ceremonial designation with no new policy or funding changes, solely recognizing FGCU's history and contributions. The resolution honors the university's founding, growth, and community impact as described in its preamble. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or stakeholders beyond the symbolic recognition.
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County 80th Anniversary; Congratulating Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires developers of qualifying parcels to maintain specified buffer between new developments & single-family homes & townhouses; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees, & to provide written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option; requires development on qualifying parcels to meet concurrency requirements.
Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund; Revises Liking Industry to Nursing Education Fund to include nonmonetary contributions; provides requirements for such contributions; revises authorized uses of awarded funds, proposal & review requirements, & allowable contributions; prohibits proposal to participate in fund from being comprised solely of nonmonetary contributions; & authorizes multiyear awards.
