The stripping of fluoride from municipal drinking water supplies and student cellphone restrictions are just two of more than 100 new Florida laws that are now in effect. Following the 2025 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed dozens of bills into law, many of which went into effect of July 1.

TALLAHASSEE — With Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a state budget and a flurry of other bills, the dust has settled on the 2025 legislative session. Here are 10 laws that took effect Tuesday, the start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year:

At the beginning of the month, over 100 new laws covering health, education, and animal welfare took effect in Florida. The state is also implementing some of Trump’s policies, including MAHA initiatives and renaming the Gulf of Mexico.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed some special projects but signed off on most arts-related funding approved by the Florida Legislature.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs state budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year

Ron DeSantis approved an austere $115 billion spending plan on the last day of the fiscal year Monday, one that is less than the current budget yet still delivers almost $1 billion in tax savings for Florida businesses.