The bill aims to amend existing employment laws in Florida by repealing certain provisions that previously allowed political subdivisions to establish minimum wage standards beyond state or federal mandates. Specifically, it repeals sections 2 and 3 of chapter 2024-80, which prohibited local governments from maintaining a minimum wage other than the state or federal minimum wage. The bill further amends section 218.077 of the Florida Statutes to explicitly prohibit political subdivisions from controlling or affecting wages or employment benefits of entities doing business with them, as well as from awarding preferences based on such factors. Additionally, it clarifies that these amendments do not impair any contracts entered into before September 30, 2025.

Furthermore, the bill revises employment restrictions for minors by updating the age limits and conditions under which certain work restrictions apply. It removes the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to grant waivers for employment restrictions and introduces new provisions regarding the hours minors can work. The amendments specify that minors aged 15 and younger cannot work before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. during holidays and summer vacations, while also revising the conditions under which minors aged 16 and 17 can work. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with specific provisions becoming effective on September 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1225 Filed: 450.081
H 1225 c1: 450.081
H 1225 c2: 450.081
H 1225 c3: 450.081
H 1225 e1: 450.081