CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 23, 2023

Senate Bill 214 – Sales of Firearms and Ammunition (Senator Burgess) – This legislation will prohibit credit card companies from giving weapons and ammunition sales a specific code to identify their purchases.

• Senate Bill 214 was PASSED through the Florida Senate today.

House Bill 837 – Civil Remedies (Representative Gregory and Fabricio) – This bill initiates standards for bad faith actions, reduces statute of limitations for negligence actions, and introduces requirements for damage recovery.

• House Bill 837 was PASSED through the Florida Senate today. This legislation is now on its way to the Governor.

House Bill 185 – Catalytic Converters (Representative Hawkins) – This bill creates the "Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act"; which addresses tampering with and theft of catalytic converters.

• House Bill 185 was reported favorable in the House Judiciary Committee today.

To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).