SB 1074 – One-Cent Piece
On Wednesday, February 18, SB 1074 by Senator Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) was heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.
This bill clarifies the rounding rules for cash change in the future after the Federal Government stopped production of the penny. Depending on the change owed, the business may round up or down to avoid using a penny.
SB 1074 will now go to the Senate Floor for consideration.
AIF supports clarifying language in Florida Statutes for the business community to follow while dispensing cash change. As the penny becomes less common, making sure the state has clear and concise procedures will become increasingly important.
SB 482 – Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
On Wednesday, February 18, SB 482 by Senator Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) was heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in opposition to this legislation.
SB 482 creates the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” to protect consumers, especially minors, when using AI chatbots and similar platforms. It requires chatbot companies to get parental consent before allowing minors to create or keep accounts, gives parents control over those accounts, and mandates that companies permanently delete a child’s personal data if the account is closed. Platforms must also clearly tell users they are interacting with artificial intelligence, not human, and remind them regularly, including through pop-up messages during conversations. Companies must also take reasonable steps to prevent chatbots from sharing harmful content with minors. Additionally, AI companies are prohibited from selling or sharing users’ personal information, unless it has been stripped of identifying information.
SB 482 will now go to the Senate Floor for consideration.
AIF appreciates the sponsor for initiating the discussion on AI policy but opposes SB 482 as drafted. In its current form, the bill presents concerns related to overbroad scope, privacy risks from age-verification mandates, duplicative compliance requirements, and expanded litigation exposure that could create uncertainty for Florida businesses. AIF does appreciate the progress reflected in the amendment and looks forward to continuing to address remaining concerns.
