Bill > H1225

This bill makes several changes to employment regulations in Florida. First, it repeals two sections of a previous law and amends existing statutes to prohibit local governments (political subdivisions) from establishing their own minimum wage requirements or creating wage-related preferences in contracting procedures. The bill modifies employment restrictions for minors, specifically changing work hour limitations for 16 and 17-year-olds, such as extending the latest work time to 10 p.m. on school nights (previously 11 p.m.) and removing some previous restrictions on hours worked. The legislation also expands exemptions to these work restrictions for minors who have graduated high school, are in home education or virtual instruction programs, and those aged 14 and 15 in certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill removes the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's authority to grant waivers for employment restrictions. Most provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, with some specific amendments to minimum wage and employment benefit restrictions becoming effective on September 30, 2025, and existing contracts will not be impaired by these changes.

Business and Industry, Education

Commerce Committee (H), Education & Employment Committee (H), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1225