House Bill 433 introduces several amendments and new provisions to Florida Statutes aimed at enhancing agricultural practices, consumer protection, and regulatory processes. Notably, it establishes the Farmers Feeding Florida Program to facilitate the acquisition and distribution of fresh food to residents facing food insecurity, while also imposing restrictions on food distribution events by candidates during election periods. The bill further addresses wildfire management by granting the Florida Forest Service exclusive authority over certain burning regulations and modifying the aquaculture registration process. Additionally, it includes provisions for fair associations, mandating specific governance requirements and limiting the number of incorporated fair associations per county starting July 1, 2026. The bill also amends various sections related to the Florida State Fair Authority, emphasizing its public body status and the need to protect existing fair associations from competition. It expands definitions related to the unlawful use of badges and signal jamming devices, while also modifying the definition of disparagement of agricultural products to allow producers to seek damages more broadly. Overall, House Bill 433 aims to streamline regulations, improve food security, and enhance the management of agricultural resources in Florida, with an effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 433 Filed: 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 865.065