New Laws Take Effect in Florida on July 1
- On Tuesday, over 100 new Florida laws take effect, covering issues from reckless speeding to animal cruelty and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
- Following the 2024 legislative session, Florida lawmakers approved over 100 laws, signed by DeSantis, with reforms prompted by the 2021 Surfside condo collapse.
- Florida lawmakers pass over 100 laws, including criminal speeding penalties and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, signed by DeSantis for July 1 implementation.
- Moving forward, the Pam Rock Act requires dangerous dog owners to microchip, secure, and carry $100,000 liability insurance, with authorities authorized to euthanize animals during investigations.
- Moving forward, Florida will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in all statutes and educational materials, aligning with Trump's executive order and requiring widespread updates.
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