SB 482 - Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

On Wednesday, January 21, SB 482 by Senator Tom Leek (R–St. Augustine) was heard by the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee and was reported favorably. AIF spoke for information only.  

SB 482 creates an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that restricts government contracts with AI providers tied to foreign countries of concern and expands consumer protections around AI use in Florida. The bill requires transparency when individuals interact with AI, limits how AI companies collect, use, and sell personal data, and establishes strong protections for minors using companion chatbots, including parental consent and monitoring requirements. The bill also sets penalties for users who use a persona name, image or likeness illegally.

SB 482 will now go to Senate Appropriations for consideration.

AIF continues to monitor and weigh in on AI legislation, especially the definitions used in statute. AIF does support reasonable guardrails to AI and will continue to work with the sponsor to ensure these regulations work for all of Florida.

HB 427 - Public Adjuster Contracts

On Wednesday, January 21, HB 427 by Representative Lauren Melo (R–Naples) was heard in the House Banking & Insurance Subcommittee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.

HB 427 strengthens consumer protections around public adjuster contracts by expanding cancellation and rescission rights for vulnerable adults. The bill allows vulnerable adults or their legal representatives to cancel a public adjuster contract at any time without penalty. The bill also extends the cancellation period for insureds or claimants following a declared state of emergency and require clear contract language on these rights while clarifying disciplinary grounds for public adjusters who exploit vulnerable adults or violate other standards of practice.

HB 427 will now go to the House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee for consideration.

AIF supports strengthening consumer protections, increasing accountability in the public adjuster industry, and reducing fraud-driven costs in the insurance marketplace to drive costs down.

SB 528 – Manufacturing

On Wednesday, January 21, SB 528 by Senator Keith Truenow (R-Tavares) was heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.

This bill restructures Florida’s approach to encouraging manufacturing investments. At the Department of Commerce, the bill creates the role of “Chief Manufacturing Officer” to provide additional resources for manufacturers across the state. Additionally, the bill provides for a Florida Manufacturers’ Workforce Development Program designed to encourage small manufacturers with new technologies, cybersecurity protocols, and workforce training. The bill also creates a promotional campaign that promotes state-manufactured products to consumers.

SB 528 will now go to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.

AIF supports initiatives that drive new manufacturing investment to the state and the promotion of “Made in Florida” products.

HB 433 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

On Wednesday, January 21, HB 433 by Representative Danny Alvarez (R-Fish Hawk) was heard by the House Commerce Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.

The bill enhances Florida’s approach on regulating the agriculture industry. The bill creates the Farmers Feeding Florida Program to ensure native, local ingredients are broadly available around the state. The bill also preempts local governments from passing ordinances that prohibit or restrict gas powered equipment used on lawns or agriculture lands.

HB 433 will now go to the House State Affairs Committee for consideration.

AIF supports promoting Florida’s agricultural community and protecting those who choose to work on agriculture lands from unfair local ordinances that can change business practices and make working lands unaffordable.