Florida Bill Would Ban Use of a Central Bank Digital Currency in the State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 17, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Florida Senate would ban the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. On April 11, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee voted 7-1 to introduce Senate Bill 7054 (S7054). It is a...
Florida House Committee Passes Bill to Prohibit Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 14, 2023) – On Monday, a Florida House committee passed a bill that would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code that would enable the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases. The...
Signed as Law: Florida Allows Permitless Concealed Carry in the State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 3, 2023) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill allowing adults over 21 to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. The enactment of this so-called “constitutional carry” bill will also foster an environment more hostile...