Five new Florida laws passed during the 2025 legislative session are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, adding to a slate of measures that began rolling out earlier in the year.

Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate ...

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to follow state agency announcements for updates and compliance requirements.

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HB 655, a bill that amends property insurance to include coverage for pets, is one of two insurance-related bills that take ...

Florida homeowners have been battling soaring home insurance rates since 2022, and many are wondering when – or if – they will begin to see some relief. Florida lawmakers have passed several new laws ...

Insurers have sharply increased home and auto insurance premiums in Florida because of steep losses and rising costs in recent years. Hurricane Ian, claim fraud, legal system abuse and inflation have ...

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Homeowners' insurers in Florida could be required to give policyholders better notifications before cancelling, non-renewing or increasing their premiums. Under new legislation proposed by state ...

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Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums in the state averaged $5,409 in ...