Laws

In the last several months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been busy signing dozens of bills that were passed during this year’s legislative session. Here are the most notable laws going into effect July 1st.

Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat proposed bill that would offer federal protection of access to contraceptives.

In the wake of a child being allegedly murdered by her father in Pembroke Pines, NBC6’s Tony Pipitone looks into Greyson’s Law, which is supposed to make it easier for judges to protect children.

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

From a tax-free holiday to new rules and fines, 2024 is ushering in new laws passed by the Florida legislature. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports

NBC6’s Julia Bagg breaks down the new Florida laws going into effect on January 1, 2024.

Several laws were passed earlier in 2023 by the Florida Legislature and are now set to take effect in the new year, starting on January 1, 2024.

Four laws were passed earlier in 2023 by the Florida Legislature and are now set to take effect in the new year, starting on January 1, 2024.

Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the base of race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Florida has some weird laws that many people may not know about but they’re there, waiting for someone to break them.

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.

There are big changes in sex education at public schools, immigration and the ability to carry concealed guns, among others.

NBC6’s Ana Cuervo reports on the new law taking effect on July 1.