This bill seeks to modernize and streamline various regulations under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida by repealing several existing laws related to various boards, including the Board of Employee Leasing Companies and the Barbers Board. It amends Section 20.165 to rename and reorganize boards and councils, while also revising requirements for elevator accessibility, employment eligibility verification, and continuing education for certain professions. Notably, it eliminates certain criminal record review requirements for cosmetology applicants and introduces new provisions for mobile barbershops, which must adhere to specific licensing and operational standards. Additionally, initial applicants for certain cosmetology licenses are now required to submit fingerprints for background checks.

The bill also makes significant changes to the regulation of interior designers, including the removal of various licensure requirements, and establishes the Clay Ford Scholarship Program, now known as the Certified Public Accountant Education Opportunity Assistance Advisory Council. It updates the qualifications for cosmetologists, clarifying that barber services can be performed outside licensed barbershops under specific conditions. Furthermore, the bill enhances the regulatory framework for architects and auctioneers by shifting authority from boards to the department, streamlining licensing processes, and clarifying penalties for violations. Overall, the bill aims to improve regulatory efficiency, enhance educational opportunities, and ensure compliance with updated standards across multiple professions in Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 1452 Filed: 468.399, 468.521, 468.523, 476.054, 477.015, 481.2131, 481.2251, 481.305, 492.103, 713.79, 399.035, 448.095, 455.02, 455.2124, 468.382, 476.034, 471.015, 473.3065, 476.064, 476.188, 481.205, 481.207, 481.209, 481.215, 481.217, 481.222, 481.231, 481.303, 489.107, 489.111, 499.0121, 499.041, 509.098, 509.261, 553.73, 569.006, 326.006, 468.384, 468.3852, 468.386, 468.387, 468.392, 468.397, 468.398, 468.522, 468.5245, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.531, 476.074, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.214, 476.234, 477.016, 477.018, 477.0212, 492.104, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.1101, 492.111, 558.002, 125.01, 125.56, 212.08, 440.02, 448.26, 489.103, 553.775, 553.79, 553.844, 569.34, 569.35, 604.50, 627.192