Only a few new laws tracking effect in Florida in the beginning of 2026, but several existing laws have January provisions or deadlines.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 250 new bills were signed into law in 2025, counting relief bills and city and county ordinances. More than 130 state ...

New Year's Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now in effect as of Jan. 1. From a new animal cruelty database to refunds for medical overpayments, here's ...

Several new laws will take effect in Florida on January 1, 2026 From requiring pet insurance companies to clearly explain to people applying for or holding pet insurance how they decide on claim ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Old Florida Capitol building and the Florida Capitol viewed from Apalachee Parkway on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents in Florida should anticipate new laws coming into effect on January 1, 2026, primarily centered on healthcare, insurance and animal welfare. These laws provide for fully ...

The stakes are real. In 2026, an estimated 42,670 people will die from breast cancer nationwide, including nearly 3,400 ...

Florida is set to enact several significant laws in 2026, impacting animal welfare, health care, and consumer protections. These laws will affect thousands of Florida residents, from state employees ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Five new Florida laws passed during the 2025 legislative session are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. One batch of laws went into effect on Oct. 1, and for the new year, policies range ...

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Amid the explosive development of artificial intelligence, Florida lawmakers on Tuesday began drilling into questions about the technology's use in the insurance industry. A panel of insurance and ...