The Latest Breaking News from the Florida Legislature

Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026

The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.

Ballotpedia · Aug 13

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway

The Sunshine State has joined Texas, California and a handful of other states in the battle of mid-decade redistricting.

The Conversation · Apr 30

"A win for privacy" – Florida rejects the encryption backdoor law for social media

Florida bill to create mandatory encryption backdoors in the name of children's safety fails to become law. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · May 12, 2025

Lawsuit by progressive groups claims South Florida districts were racially gerrymandered for Hispanics

The lawsuit alleges that four congressional and seven state House districts in South Florida were racially gerrymandered, violating federal and state laws

Latin Times · May 29, 2024

Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit

Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature

The Independent UK · May 25, 2024

Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel

The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

UM faculty joins FIU in fight against DeSantis-backed bills to overhaul higher ed

MIAMI — Nearly 1,000 faculty, staff and students at the University of Miami have signed an open letter opposing a state bill moving through the Florida Legislature that they say is an “unprecedented attempt to exert political control over free thought and professional expertise in higher education.”

Miami Herald · Apr 21, 2023

DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, promising to void development agreements and even floating the idea of building a state prison near the world-famous attraction.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 17, 2023

Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney

There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023