The bill proposes extensive amendments to the Florida Statutes, primarily focusing on the regulation and licensing of various professions under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. It repeals several sections related to boards and licensing programs for employee leasing companies, barbers, cosmetology, and interior design, including sections 468.399, 468.521, and others. The bill also renames and reorganizes boards, such as changing the Board of Architecture and Interior Design to the Board of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. New requirements for licensing processes are introduced, including mandatory fingerprint submissions for initial cosmetology license applicants and updated continuing education requirements. The bill aims to streamline regulations, eliminate outdated provisions, and enhance the efficiency of the licensing process.

Additionally, the bill modifies enforcement provisions related to employment eligibility and elevator accessibility, expands law enforcement authority, and introduces new requirements for public lodging establishments. It shifts regulatory authority from boards to the department for various professions, including auctioneering and barbering, and establishes new rules for licensing and penalties for violations. The bill also addresses the Florida Building Code, clarifying local government amendment processes and updating construction requirements. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance regulatory oversight, improve compliance, and ensure public safety across multiple sectors 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