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FL H0321

FL H0321
Release of Balloons

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Introduced
11/02/2023
In Committee
02/16/2024
Crossed Over
03/04/2024
Passed
06/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to the release of balloons; amending s. 379.233, F.S.; revising a prohibition on the release of certain balloons to delete a specified timeframe and number of balloons; deleting an exemption from such prohibition for certain biodegradable or photodegradable balloons; providing that a person who violates the prohibition commits the noncriminal infraction of littering; revising the penalty for such violation; providing applicability; deleting a provision authorizing petitions to enjoin the release of balloons under certain circumstances; amending s. 403.413, F.S.; revising the definitions of the terms "dump" and "litter"; exempting certain persons from litter law penalties relating to the release of balloons; reenacting s. 403.4135(1), F.S., relating to litter receptacles, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 403.413, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's laws regarding the release of balloons. It removes the previous exception for the release of certain biodegradable or photodegradable balloons and makes the release of any balloons a non-criminal littering infraction, punishable by a fine. The bill also exempts children 6 years old or younger from the prohibition and penalties. Additionally, it updates the definitions of "dump" and "litter" in the Florida Litter Law to include the release of balloons.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (1)

Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-263 (on 06/25/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321
Analysis - Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321z1.ACR.PDF
Analysis - Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321z.ACR.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/BillText/er/PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/BillText/e1/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Amendment/915176/HTML
Analysis - Infrastructure Strategies Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321e.ISC.PDF
Analysis - Infrastructure Strategies Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321d.ISC.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321c.CRJ.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321b.CRJ.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/BillText/c1/PDF
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321a.ACR.PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Amendment/576075/PDF
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/Analyses/h0321.ACR.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/321/BillText/Filed/PDF
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