House Bill 607 proposes extensive amendments to Florida's regulatory framework for various professions, primarily shifting oversight from boards to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The bill includes significant changes such as the removal of certain continuing education requirements, the establishment of new licensing programs, and the introduction of a uniform four-year renewal cycle for many licenses. It also mandates that the department provide summaries of statutory changes to licensed individuals after each legislative session and outlines new requirements for background checks and fingerprint processing for applicants in several professions.

Additionally, the bill addresses specific sectors, including construction, public accounting, and veterinary medicine, by clarifying licensure requirements, updating definitions, and enhancing disciplinary actions for violations. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining public safety and professional standards while streamlining processes for applicants, including provisions for veterans seeking licensure. Overall, HB 607 aims to improve regulatory efficiency, enhance accountability, and ensure compliance across various professional fields in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 607 Filed: 20.165, 120.54, 212.08, 215.5586, 215.55871, 309.01, 310.0015, 310.002, 310.051, 310.061, 310.073, 310.075, 310.081, 310.111, 310.121, 310.131, 310.142, 310.183, 310.185, 326.002, 326.006, 376.303, 381.0065, 403.868, 403.9329, 440.02, 448.26, 455.203, 468.382, 468.3851, 468.3852, 468.386, 468.387, 468.392, 468.397, 468.398, 468.404, 468.407, 468.431, 468.4336, 468.435, 468.520, 468.522, 468.5245, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.531, 468.532, 468.603, 468.606, 468.607, 468.613, 468.629, 468.631, 468.8315, 468.8415, 468.8417, 469.004, 469.013, 471.011, 471.019, 471.045, 472.003, 472.005, 472.006, 472.011, 472.0203, 473.302, 473.3035, 473.304, 473.305, 473.311, 473.313, 473.319, 473.3205, 473.321, 474.202, 474.2065, 474.211, 474.213, 474.216, 474.217, 474.221, 476.034, 476.154, 476.155, 476.214, 476.234, 477.016, 477.018, 477.0212, 477.026, 477.028, 481.207, 481.209, 481.211, 481.215, 481.217, 481.222, 481.306, 481.307, 481.309, 481.310, 481.311, 481.315, 481.317, 481.323, 489.103, 489.108, 489.1131, 489.1136, 489.114, 489.118, 489.121, 489.126, 489.127, 489.129, 489.132, 489.142, 489.1425, 489.146, 489.509, 489.510, 489.514, 489.515, 489.516, 489.5161, 489.520, 489.523, 489.525, 489.5335, 489.552, 492.102, 492.104, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.109, 492.1101, 492.111, 493.6105, 493.6106, 493.6116, 493.6120, 493.6123, 493.6201, 493.6202, 493.6203, 493.6301, 493.6302, 493.6304, 493.631, 493.6401, 493.6402, 493.6403, 493.6406, 499.067, 501.015, 507.03, 514.0315, 514.075, 527.03, 539.001, 553.79, 553.791, 553.998, 559.928, 627.192, 633.216, 713.01, 259.1053, 399.035, 471.015, 473.308, 473.312, 475.175, 475.180, 475.182, 475.25, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.6222, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, 475.631, 475.613, 476.188, 481.213, 499.0121, 499.041