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About 140 new laws will take effect in Florida on July 1, from Trump Airport to state budgets and more
By CBS Miami Team at CBS4 Miami
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
About 140 laws from the regular session and a trio of special sessions are set to take effect July 1, the start of the state's fiscal year.The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Donald Trump to prohibiting local rules o
Key takeaway "Overall, about 250 proposals won support from both the House and Senate in the regular and special sessions.
Why this matters in The Miami
The slew of new laws set to take effect in Florida on July 1 will have significant implications for Miami -Dade County residents. Notably, the wide-ranging tax cut bill, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will partially lift sales taxes on items like guns and camping gear, which could impact local businesses in Miami's outdoor recreation industry. Additionally, the bill's tax cuts for pari-mutuel operators on slot machines and cardroom revenue may benefit establishments in Miami's gaming scene. Meanwhile, the state's new ability to designate groups as "domestic terrorist organizations" and limit business dealings with "countries of concern" could have repercussions for Miami's diverse community, particularly its large Latin American and Caribbean populations, given the city's historical ties to countries like Cuba and Venezuela. As these laws take effect, Miamians will be watching to see how they shape the local economy and community dynamics.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 6 min
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