Florida Approves Senate Bill 1680 and House Bill 919

April 26, 2024

United StatesU.S. States & Territories

Summary

On April 26, 2024, Senate Bill 1680 and House Bill 919 were approved by Governor Ron DeSantis. Senate Bill 1680 creates the Government Technology Modernization Council within the Department of Management Services. The purpose of the council is to monitor and review the development of emerging technologies. The council will provide reports on recommendations for regulating these systems. The reports will be presented to the Florida Governor, President of the Florida Senate, as well as the Speaker of the Florida House. House Bill 919 requires a disclaimer in political advertisements if it were produced by AI. Advertisements that are included in this bill include: printed, television or video, internet public, audio and graphic communication. Complaints can be filed with the Florida Elections Commission. The requirement will take effect on July 1, 2024.

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