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Governor Proposes AI Bill of Rights

Governor Proposes AI Bill of Rights

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Florida consumers. The Governor’s recent announcement also includes protection for Florida consumers against bearing substantial costs associated with the development of AI data centers. The Governor’s proposals include, “new legislation on artificial intelligence and AI data centers to protect Floridians’ privacy, security, […]

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Consumer Protection Bill Includes Insurance Reforms

Consumer Protection Bill Includes Insurance Reforms

The Florida Legislature adopted HB 1185 during the 2023 legislative session. The bill has been presented to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval or veto. The bill’s consumer protection provisions are not limited to the insurance industry. However, several relate directly to insurers or insurance-related organizations. The following are among the key insurance-related changes in the […]

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Anti-Discrimination Law Relating to Gun Ownership Takes Effect July 1

Anti-Discrimination Law Relating to Gun Ownership Takes Effect July 1

A new law limiting the ability of personal lines property and personal lines auto insurers to use gun possession or ownership information in underwriting or rating takes effect July 1.  The legislature passed SB 424 during the 2014 legislative session, and the bill was signed into law as Chapter Law 2014-180. The new law amended Section 626.9541 […]

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