FL S0322

Requires landlords of multi-family rental units to provide functioning cooling equipment capable of maintaining indoor temperatures at 82°F or lower when outdoor heat index reaches 90°F or higher, with repairs required within 3 business days of tenant notice

Landlords must comply with cooling requirements by July 1, 2027 for existing rental agreements; exemptions apply during utility outages, casualty events, or when tenants deny access for repairs

Expands the scope of work for Class A air-conditioning contractors and mechanical contractors to include replacing and repairing existing package pool heaters and connecting replacement heaters to existing pool piping

Allows the Construction Industry Licensing Board to award up to 4 hours of general continuing education credit per renewal cycle for professional association engagement, including attendance at educational meetings or service as board/committee members of approved trade associations

Defines new terms in landlord-tenant law including "cooling equipment," "habitable space," and "outdoor heat index" to support enforcement of the cooling requirements