The Florida Senate
HOUSE MESSAGE SUMMARY
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
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BILL: CS/CS/HB 433 (CS/SB 1492)
INTRODUCER: Commerce Committee; Regulatory Reform & Economic Development
Subcommittee; and Rep. Esposito (Commerce and Tourism Committee; and
Senator Trumbull)
SUBJECT: Employment Regulations
DATE: March 8, 2024
I.Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment – 702123 to Senate Amendment 846392 (body with title)
II.Summary of Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment – 702123 provides that starting September 30, 2026, a political subdivision
is prohibited from preferring one contractor over another based on the wages or employment
benefits provided by the contractor. However, a local government may require the coverage of
health benefits, but may not require a level of coverage or benefits or cost-sharing obligation.
Starting September 30, 2026, a political subdivision cannot require a minimum wage for certain
employees under the terms of a contract.
The amendment also prohibits local governments from regulating the conditions of employment
established by a private employer unless expressly authorized or required by state or federal law,
effective July 1, 2024.