Bill > S0602

This bill aims to revise the existing law on the release of balloons in Florida. The key provisions are: 1. It removes the previous timeframe and number limit on the intentional release of balloons, making it generally unlawful to release any balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gas, with some exceptions (e.g., for governmental or meteorological purposes). 2. It removes the exemption for biodegradable or photodegradable balloons and instead makes the release of any balloons a noncriminal littering infraction, punishable as provided in the Florida Litter Law. 3. It exempts children 6 years old or younger from the penalties for intentionally releasing balloons. 4. It updates the definitions in the Florida Litter Law to include the release of balloons as a form of "dumping" and "litter." The bill aims to address the environmental concerns associated with the release of balloons by expanding the restrictions and revising the penalties for such actions.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Environment and Natural Resources (Senate), Fiscal Policy (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/602