The proposed bill establishes new protections for tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking, by creating a new section, 83.676, in the Florida Statutes. It prohibits landlords from evicting or terminating rental agreements based on incidents of violence where the tenant or their minor child is the victim. The bill specifies that rental agreements cannot include provisions that deem early termination due to such incidents as a breach. Victims are allowed to terminate their rental agreements without penalty under certain conditions, provided they give written notice and appropriate documentation to the landlord. Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords must change locks within 24 hours upon request from a victim and outlines the tenant's rights regarding lock changes.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for being victims of violence or for previously terminating a rental agreement due to such incidents. It establishes confidentiality for any information provided by tenants regarding their victim status and allows for civil action against landlords who violate these provisions, with specified damages for violations. The bill also clarifies that the rights and obligations of perpetrators under the rental agreement remain intact, and it emphasizes that the provisions cannot be waived or modified by rental agreements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.