The first week of Florida’s 60-day Legislative Session was jam-packed with hot-button issues, including the death penalty, permitless carry, insurance reform and school choice expansion – just to name a few.

This week also saw a hint of what is to come, with legislation such as a 6-week abortion ban, expansive immigration crackdown and an attempt to “cancel” the Democratic party.  

As we gear up for this week, be sure to keep a lookout for some of the most high-profile and controversial bills of this legislative session, including restrictions on sex reassignment surgery, increased penalties for fentanyl dealers and decreases in the minimum age to purchase and transfer firearms.

Bills To Keep an Eye on This Week:

Monday, March 13

Senate Committee on Health Policy

SB 254: Treatments for Sex Reassignment

• Put forth by Senator Clay Yarborough (R-Jacksonville), this bill would:
• Give a State Court jurisdiction over a child being subjected to sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures
• Define sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures as “serious physical harm”
• Alter custody determinations if the child is being subjected to sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures
• Prohibit public funds going to sex-reassignment procedures

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice

SB 1086: Rights of Law Enforcement Officers

• Sponsored by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota), this bill would:
• Prohibit disciplinary action against a Law Enforcement officer if the investigation is not complete after 180 days,
• Require written notice to the officer within 180 days of the filed complaint
• If the written notice is not given, the officer may appeal the disciplinary action in court