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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to labor regulations; amending s. 447.303, F.S.; providing that all employee organizations that are certified as a bargaining agent, and not just those representing certain employees, may deduct dues and assessments from the salaries of certain employees; amending s. 447.305, F.S.; removing a provision requiring certain employee organizations to petition for recertification; creating s. 448.1065, F.S.; providing applicability; providing definitions; requiring certain employers to implement an outdoor heat exposure safety program that has been approved by specified departments; specifying requirements for the safety program; providing responsibilities for certain employers and employees; providing exceptions; requiring specified annual training on heat illness and providing requirements for such training; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in conjunction with the Department of Health, to adopt specified rules; creating s. 448.112, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring certain contracting agents to contribute funds to qualified benefit providers for the benefit of the workers of the contracting agent; providing applicability; providing the contribution amount; authorizing the contribution amount to be added to an invoice or other form of billing; requiring such contributions to be made within a certain time period; providing requirements for such contributions; providing duties of qualified benefit providers; authorizing a qualified benefit provider to use a specified percentage of contributions for administrative functions; requiring a worker to select a qualified benefit provider; authorizing a worker to change his or her qualified benefit provider annually; requiring contracting agents to provide certain information to its workers; providing requirements for an organization to become a qualified benefit provider; requiring the Department of Commerce to adopt specified rules; providing a cause of action; providing construction; amending s. 447.207, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; repealing s. 542.335, F.S., relating to valid restraints of trade or commerce; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several significant changes to labor regulations in Florida. First, it expands the ability of employee organizations to deduct dues from employee salaries, removing previous restrictions that limited this right to organizations representing certain types of workers like law enforcement or emergency personnel. The bill also eliminates a requirement for some employee organizations to petition for recertification based on membership levels. Additionally, the bill introduces two major new provisions: a comprehensive heat illness prevention program for outdoor workers and a system for providing benefits to independent contractors. The heat illness prevention program requires employers in industries like agriculture and construction to implement safety measures such as providing shade, drinking water, recovery periods, and annual training on heat-related risks. The independent contractor benefits provision mandates that contracting agents who facilitate services for at least 50 workers contribute funds to qualified nonprofit benefit providers, allowing workers to access benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options. The bill aims to enhance worker protections and benefits across various employment sectors, with provisions taking effect on October 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Mike Gottlieb (D)*,
Robin Bartleman (D),
LaVon Bracy Davis (D),
Daryl Campbell (D),
Kevin Chambliss (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Yvonne Hinson (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Johanna López (D),
Felicia Robinson (D),
Mitch Rosenwald (D),
Kelly Skidmore (D),
Leonard Spencer (D),
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1177 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1177/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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