New Florida laws that go into effect on January 1, 2024

Among the bills approved by the Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is legislation that modifies existing statutes that outline bail and pretrial release. Another bill shifts child protective investigations from seven sheriff’s offices back to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). 

Two bills pertain to persons with disabilities, one of which allows local law enforcement to create and keep a database named the "Persons with Disabilities Registry" and outlines exemptions to what information entered into the Persons with Disabilities Registry won't be part of public records.

For Floridians who like to enjoy the state's 175 public parks, there will be changes to reservations for park cabins and campsites, including RV, tent, boat, and equestrian sites.