More than 250 new bills were signed into law in 2025, counting relief bills and city and county ordinances. More than 130 state laws started on July 1 and nearly 30 more kicked in on Oct. 1.
Are any new laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026?
Three. State employee breast exam coverage, regulation of pet insurance and pet wellness programs in the state, and penalties for healthcare practitioners not refunding overpayments in a timely manner.
But there are several other laws, already in effect, that include provisions or deadlines that fire up at the beginning of the new year. Here’s what to know.
New Florida laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026:
SB 158: Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
HB 655: Pet Insurance and Wellness Programs
SB 1808: Refund of Overpayments Made by Patients
Florida laws with Jan. 1 provisions or deadlines
The following laws are already in effect but have aspects that go into effect Jan. 1 or have Jan. 1 deadlines:
Studies due in January
Some bills also required some studies and reports to be completed by Jan. 1. They include:
This article originally appeared on Marco Eagle: New Florida laws that take effect on January 1
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Marco Eagle
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