Florida Legislature

Few Florida bills target insurance relief next year

Florida lawmakers have begun filing bills for the 2025 legislative session, with a few focused on insurance. Notable proposals include House Bill 13, which aims to change Citizens Insurance to windstorm-only coverage, and Senate Bill 50, promoting tax credits for nature-based coastal resilience. State regulators recommend maintaining current insurance litigation reforms, which are positively impacting...

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Senator wants uniform standards for short-term vacation rentals, but it seems to be a tough sell

The Florida Legislature is working on a bill to regulate vacation rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. The bill aims to create uniform standards and regulations for vacation rentals, but there is opposition from local governments and concerns about the impact on communities. The bill has been approved by a Senate committee and will now go to the House for further consideration. Continue to full...