New laws that involve the First Amendment are soon taking effect in Florida

A number of the bills that passed during the 2024 Florida legislative session are taking effect July 1. And some of the most high-profile legislation involves the constitutionally protected right to free expression — and possibly even collides with it.

They implicate areas ranging from strip clubs to campaign advertisements, from schools to emergency scenes.

Here are some of the related changes to state law coming this summer, though many could soon after face First Amendment challenges in court.