FL S1748

Prohibits local governments from adopting new business regulations after July 1, 2019, unless justified by public health/safety needs, does not restrict market entry, uses least restrictive methods, has a 2-year sunset clause, passes by two-thirds vote (with exceptions for zoning, building costs under $750, nuisance, alcohol, and tobacco ordinances), and includes a detailed regulatory cost statement published 14 days before adoption.

Requires local governments to complete a statement of estimated regulatory costs analyzing overall cost-effectiveness, number of affected businesses, implementation resources, impacts on small businesses and competitiveness, and transactional costs incurred by regulated entities.

Preempts regulation and licensing of professions and occupations to the state, except for regulations adopted before July 1, 2019 (which expire July 1, 2021) or those expressly authorized by general law and ratified by the Legislature before July 1, 2021.

Expires all business and occupational regulations adopted before July 1, 2019, on July 1, 2021, unless they meet the new criteria established by the bill or are expressly authorized by general law.

Prohibits local governments from requiring licenses for specialty contractors in job scopes including painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior remodeling, driveway/tennis court installation, and decorative stone or tile work.