Ron DeSantis just unleashed 25 new laws that will change Florida forever

Ron DeSantis has been quietly preparing for this moment all year.

The Florida Governor has been working behind the scenes on legislation that will transform the Sunshine State.

And Ron DeSantis just unleashed 25 new laws that will change Florida forever.

DeSantis delivers on his America First agenda for Florida

July 1st marked a historic day for Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis enacted over 120 new laws that cement the state’s position as America’s freedom capital.

These aren’t your typical government half-measures.

We’re talking about serious reforms that tackle everything from dangerous speeders to squatters stealing people’s homes.

DeSantis went after the problems that keep families up at night – the stuff other politicians just talk about during election season.

And that’s exactly why people keep moving to Florida while abandoning states where Democrats let criminals run wild.

Super speeders get reality check

Here’s what happens when you treat Florida highways like your personal NASCAR track.

Get caught going more than 50 mph over the limit and you’re looking at real jail time.

Starting immediately, drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit will face serious consequences that include jail time.

First-time “super speeder” offenders can now spend up to 30 days behind bars and pay a $500 fine.

Repeat offenders within five years will face up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and at least six months without their driver’s license.

No more slaps on the wrist for idiots who risk killing families with their reckless driving.

Other states hand out speeding tickets like party favors, but Florida actually means business when it comes to public safety.

Weather modification banned to protect Floridians

DeSantis signed Senate Bill 56, which completely prohibits the state from issuing permits for geoengineering and weather modification projects.

The law specifically bans releasing chemicals or devices into Florida’s atmosphere that are “intended to affect the weather, temperature or the intensity of sunlight.”

Smart move when you consider what bureaucrats have been trying to pull with cloud seeding and climate manipulation schemes.

While Washington elites dream up ways to control the weather, Florida’s telling them to keep their hands off our skies.

DeSantis knows Floridians don’t want some government scientist playing God with their environment.

Gold and silver recognized as legal tender

In a bold move to protect against inflation and the declining dollar, DeSantis signed CS/HB 999, recognizing gold and silver as “proper legal tender” in Florida.

The Governor announced this during a news conference in Apopka on May 27, explaining that the legislation protects against the declining value of the dollar while supporting Florida’s commitment to “economic freedom.”¹

This positions Florida as a leader in protecting citizens from the economic disasters created by reckless federal spending and money printing.

Remember when Biden was bragging about spending trillions while inflation crushed working families?

DeSantis was already three steps ahead, setting up Florida to weather the economic storm.

Protecting animals from cruelty and abandonment

DeSantis signed multiple bills protecting animals from abuse and abandonment.

Trooper’s Law makes it a felony to restrain and abandon a dog during a declared disaster or evacuation, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

The law was inspired by a dog that was left chained up in the path of Hurricane Milton and rescued by Florida Highway Patrol last year.

Dexter’s Law enhances penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and creates Florida’s first animal abuser database to prevent future abuse.

The Pam Rock Act, named after a 62-year-old mail carrier who was mauled by several dogs in Putnam County, creates a statewide registry of dangerous dogs and requires owners to carry $100,000 in liability insurance.

You won’t find this kind of common-sense protection in states where politicians care more about virtue signaling than actual safety.

Squatters get the boot

DeSantis signed SB 322 and SB 606 to protect property owners against squatting, a growing problem in states with weak leadership.

SB 322 authorizes property owners to request that sheriffs immediately remove people who are unlawfully occupying their property when specific conditions are met.

SB 606 helps restaurants and hotels remove unwanted guests by allowing police to arrest visitors who refuse to leave after being given notice.

Pretty simple concept – if you own property, nobody else gets to live there rent-free.

Too bad other states needed a law degree to figure that out.

Schools get stronger safety measures

The new laws include multiple provisions to keep Florida’s children safe in schools.

SB 1470 strengthens school safety by allowing school security guards to be trained and approved by sheriffs, with training requirements aligned with those for school guardians.

Parents finally get some backup in the fight against phones turning their kids into zombies.

Elementary and middle schoolers can now focus on learning instead of TikTok videos during class time.

The legislation also requires students competing in interscholastic sports to complete at least one electrocardiogram (EKG) under the “Second Chance Act,” ensuring young athletes’ hearts are healthy before they compete.

Cracking down on ‘swatting’ and false emergencies

HB 279 increases penalties for “swatting,” the dangerous practice of making false 911 calls that draw SWAT team responses to innocent people’s homes.

Turns out the original law wasn’t scary enough for the keyboard warriors who think it’s funny to terrorize innocent families with fake emergency calls.

The new law imposes even harsher penalties on people who make these fake emergency calls, with additional punishment for repeat offenders.

This demonstrates Florida’s zero-tolerance approach to criminals who waste law enforcement resources and endanger innocent families.

Veterans protected from predators

SB 910 cracks down on bad actors who try to take advantage of veterans navigating the complicated benefits process.

These guys already sacrificed for our freedom overseas – the least we can do is protect them from con artists back home.

Makes you wonder why it took a law to stop people from ripping off veterans in the first place.

Fluoride banned from public water

As part of SB 700, Florida became the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride in the public water supply.

DeSantis called water fluoridation “forced medication” and moved to ban fluoride from public drinking water.

Finally, parents get to decide what their families consume instead of some bureaucrat making that choice for them.

Funny how “follow the science” only applies when it supports their agenda.

Drug dealers face murder charges

SB 612 establishes a new category of third-degree murder for minors who illegally distribute controlled substances that result in an overdose.

The law covers deadly drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, carfentanil, methamphetamine, and others that are destroying communities across America.

This new murder category constitutes a second-degree felony and sends a clear message that Florida will hold drug dealers accountable for the deaths they cause.

While other states treat drug dealing as a minor offense, Florida recognizes that selling deadly substances makes dealers responsible for the resulting deaths.

State parks protected from development

Lawmakers unanimously passed HB 209, which prohibits building golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and ball fields in state parks.

Good luck finding this kind of environmental protection in states where politicians are too busy playing politics to actually govern.

When everyone agrees on something, you know it’s the right move.

Death penalty expanded

HB 903 allows the death penalty to be carried out using any method not deemed unconstitutional, including firing squads and lethal gas.

This ensures that Florida can continue carrying out justice against the worst criminals even if drug companies refuse to provide lethal injection chemicals.

The law demonstrates Florida’s commitment to ensuring that justice is served regardless of obstacles created by anti-death penalty activists.

Here’s what it all means

This is what actual leadership looks like – 25 laws that tackle real problems instead of whatever’s trending on Twitter.

DeSantis delivered on protecting property owners, stopping dangerous criminals, and defending people’s right to make their own choices.

Meanwhile, other states are still debating whether criminals deserve consequences for their actions.

That’s why Florida keeps winning while everywhere else keeps losing.

DeSantis has once again proven why millions of Americans are fleeing liberal states and choosing Florida as their new home.

¹ WJXT News4JAX, “Here are 25 new Florida laws that will go into effect on July 1,” July 1, 2025.