10 New Florida Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2022

Author Geno

December 31st, 2021 9:25 AM

Lawmakers in Florida are off until January 11, but those laws passed this year that go into effect January 1, 2022 include…

• New rules for Uber and Lyft drivers…

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  Rideshare drivers must ensure their vehicle is up to date on safety recalls and insurance requirements. There is also a sales tax from rideshare transactions.

• Kids and hearing…

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  Health insurers must provide hearing aids for kids 18 and under.

• Out of network expenses…

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  This one's a national law. The "No Surprises Act" makes insurance companies cover certain out-of-network expenses in emergencies.
• Marijuana taxes…

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  A revision of the sales tax exemption. It'll now apply only to patients or caregivers. Centers also will no longer be able to deliver outside its facility without a transportation license.

• Worker’s compensation change…

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  Employers will pay 4.9% less on new and renewed insurance policies for 2022.

• Electronic payments…

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  Circuit clerk courts must accept online payments of fines and fees.
• Prescriptions…

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  Health insurance companies will need to provide notice to you and your doctor if the forums for your meds change.

• Children in cars…

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  The "Child Safety Alarm Act" makes it mandatory for those in child care to have an alarm in the vehicle to prevent leaving a child behind.

• Gun fees…

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  Fees will drop to carry a weapon in Florida. If you've been in the military, you are assumed now to have the training needed to own a weapon.
• When you use a notary…

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  It'll now be required to store video of online notary sessions.

• Cancer patients…

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  Prohibits insurance providers from making you prove a type of medicine wasn't successful before you look for another treatment for stage 4 metastatic cancer.

[Sources: WPBF, WPTV, NBC]

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