The proposed bill, titled the "Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act," establishes new requirements for employers seeking economic development incentives from the state of Florida. Under the newly created section 288.0615, employers must sign an agreement with the Department of Commerce that includes specific provisions aimed at protecting employee rights. These provisions prohibit employers from granting union recognition based solely on signed authorization cards, disclosing employees' personal contact information to labor organizations without consent, and signing neutrality agreements with labor organizations. The bill also allows individuals or entities to report suspected violations of these provisions to the department, which must investigate and notify the Attorney General if a violation is found.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Commerce execute a separate written agreement with the recipient of the economic development incentive before disbursing funds. This agreement must reserve the right for the department to recover any awarded funds if the recipient fails to comply with the outlined employee protections. The effective period of this separate agreement varies based on the amount of the incentive awarded, with a maximum duration of five years for larger awards. The provisions of this bill will not apply to contracts executed before July 1, 2026, ensuring a transition period for existing agreements.