The bill establishes a new section, 604.74, titled the "Refrigerant Safety and Agricultural Continuity Act," which aims to support Florida's agricultural food processing and cold chain industries during the transition from R-410A refrigerants to A2L refrigerants, such as R-454B. The legislation allows these industries to continue purchasing, installing, and servicing equipment that uses R-410A refrigerant until January 1, 2035, or until the Legislature decides otherwise. It mandates the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to maintain records of R-410A equipment installations and to provide an annual report to the Legislature starting January 1, 2027, detailing safety performance data, equipment availability, insurance standards, and readiness for the transition to A2L refrigerants.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity from liability for individuals and businesses using R-410A refrigerant in compliance with the new regulations until a state-certified safe alternative is available. The Department is also authorized to coordinate with educational institutions and industry associations to enhance training programs for the safe handling of A2L refrigerants and may adopt rules to implement the section. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.