House Bill 1461 proposes extensive amendments to Florida's regulatory framework concerning various professional sectors, including business and professional regulation, cosmetology, architecture, and employee leasing companies. The bill repeals multiple sections of Florida Statutes related to licensing and oversight of professions such as barbers, cosmetologists, and interior designers, aiming to streamline regulations and update operational requirements. Notably, it renames the Board of Architecture and Interior Design to the Board of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, introduces new requirements for mobile barbershops, and mandates background checks for initial cosmetology license applicants. Additionally, the bill eliminates certain licensing requirements for interior designers, such as the need for a seal and signature on documents, and removes their ability to place liens on real property.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the regulatory authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation by shifting responsibilities from various boards to the department, thereby clarifying roles in licensing, compliance, and enforcement. It introduces new provisions for the management of the Auctioneer Recovery Fund, updates the requirements for employee leasing companies, and modifies the Florida Building Code to allow local governments to adopt more stringent regulations. The legislation also addresses the operation of pain-management clinics and prescription drug manufacturers, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Overall, HB 1461 seeks to modernize and clarify existing laws while enhancing accountability and regulatory oversight across multiple professional fields in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 1461 Filed: 468.399, 468.521, 468.523, 476.054, 477.015, 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