More than 120 new Florida laws kick in on Wednesday, July 1. Some are minor changes, but some you need to know now.

From expanded swimming lesson programs and pet buyer protections to affordable housing initiatives and new school policies, more than 100 new Florida laws are now in effect across the state. [...] ...

Some of the laws are technical or budget-related. Others could be more noticeable for families, drivers, students, pet owners and local communities.

More than 100 new laws are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida. From preventing sex offenders from living within ...