The bill CS/HB 1467 amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning gambling regulations, particularly focusing on the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the broader gaming landscape. It introduces stricter annual reporting requirements for the commission, mandating detailed summaries of investigations and complaints. The bill also establishes new employment prohibitions for commissioners and employees, preventing them from holding gaming-related permits or engaging with regulated entities, including those involved in fantasy sports. Additionally, it sets forth new standards of conduct for commission members, including a two-year post-employment restriction on activities with regulated entities, thereby enhancing the integrity and public confidence in the commission.

Moreover, the bill modifies regulations surrounding horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, including specific tax rates for intertrack wagering and conditions for permit reissuance. It introduces new provisions for veterans' service organizations to seek declaratory statements regarding amusement games, streamlining compliance with state laws. The bill also addresses penalties for various gambling offenses, categorizing serious violations such as trafficking in slot machines as first-degree felonies and establishing a tiered fine structure for possession of illegal gaming devices. Overall, CS/HB 1467 aims to modernize Florida's gambling laws, enhance regulatory oversight, and impose stricter penalties for violations, with an effective date set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1467 Filed: 550.002, 550.09512, 550.09515, 838.12, 849.01, 849.02, 849.03, 849.11, 849.13, 849.14, 849.15, 849.23, 895.02
H 1467 c1: 550.002, 550.01215, 550.0351, 550.0951, 550.09512, 550.09515, 550.2614, 550.26165, 550.2633, 550.26352, 550.3345, 550.475, 838.12, 849.01, 849.02, 849.03, 849.08, 849.11, 849.13, 849.14, 849.15, 849.23, 895.02
H 1467 e1: 550.002, 550.01215, 550.0351, 550.0951, 550.09512, 550.09515, 550.2614, 550.26165, 550.2633, 550.26352, 550.3345, 550.475, 838.12, 849.01, 849.02, 849.03, 849.08, 849.11, 849.13, 849.14, 849.15, 849.23, 895.02