Legislation

New Zealand’s Parliament was briefly suspended Thursday after Maori members staged a traditional ceremonial dance to protest legislation that would reinterpret a treaty between the British and indigenous Maori.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill that will prevent strippers under age 21 from performing in adult-entertainment establishments across Florida, a federal appeals court is preparing to take up a constitutional challenge to a similar restriction passed in Jacksonville.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that prevents anyone under 21 from working as a stripper and sets other laws in an effort to further crack down on human trafficking in the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several bills into law this year that had great impact on the community at large. Here’s a look at some of the most impactful changes to Florida’s legislation in 2023.

Several new laws are being proposed for the next Florida legislative session.