Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 321 — Release of Balloons

Last action — Chapter No. 2024-263

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 02, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 24, 2024.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    3 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Release of Balloons; Revises prohibition on release of certain balloons to delete specified timeframe & number of balloons; deletes exemption from such prohibition for certain biodegradable or photodegradable balloons; provides that person who violates prohibition commits noncriminal infraction of littering; revises penalty for such violation; deletes provision authorizing petitions to enjoin release of balloons.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB32, Engrossed 1 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the release of balloons;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB321 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the release of balloons;
providing applicability;
exempting certain persons from litter law penalties relating to the release of balloons;
379.233 Release of balloons.— Page 1of 5 CODING:
379.233 Release of balloons.— (2) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to intentionally release, organize the release of, or intentionally Page 1of 4 CODING:
hb0321-02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB32, Engrossed 1 2024 (2) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to intentionally release, organize the release of, or intentionally cause to be released within a 24-hour period 10 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air except for any of the following:
hb0321-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB321 2024 cause to be released within a 24-hour period 10 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air except for any of the following:
(4) This section does not apply to a person 6 years of age Page 2of 5 CODING:
(4) Any person may petition the circuit court to enjoin the release of 10 or more balloons if that person is a citizen of the county in which the balloons are to be released.
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hb0321-02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB32, Engrossed 1 2024 or younger Any person may petition the circuit court to enjoin the release of 10 or more balloons if that person is a citizen of the county in which the balloons are to be released.
hb0321-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB321 2024 Section 2.
Section 2.
Paragraphs (d) and (f) of subsection (2) of section 403.413, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Paragraphs (d) and (f) of subsection (2) and paragraph (a) of subsection (6) of section 403.413, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
(d) "Dump" means to dump, throw, discard, place, deposit, drain, discharge, or dispose of.
(d) "Dump" means to dump, throw, discard, place, deposit, drain, discharge, or dispose of, or intentionally release.
The term includes, with respect to balloons, to intentionally release, organize the release of, or intentionally cause to be released.
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hb0321-02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB32, Engrossed 1 2024 (6) PENALTIES;
ENFORCEMENT.— (a)1.
Except as provided in subparagraphs subparagraph 2.
and 3., any person who dumps litter in violation of subsection (4) in an amount not exceeding 15 pounds in weight or 27 cubic feet in volume and not for commercial purposes commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable by a civil penalty of $150, from which $50 shall be deposited into the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund to be used for the solid waste management grant program pursuant to s.
403.7095.
2.a.
If a person violates subparagraph 1.
by intentionally dumping litter onto private property for the purpose of intimidating or threatening the owner, resident, or invitee of such property, the person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082 or s.
775.083.
b.
If a person violates subparagraph 1.
by intentionally dumping litter onto private property for the purpose of intimidating the owner, resident, or invitee of such property and such litter contains a credible threat, the person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "credible threat" has the same meaning as in s.
784.048(1).
c.
If the penalty for a violation of this subparagraph is reclassified under s.
775.085, such a violation is considered a hate crime for purposes of the reporting requirements of s.
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hb0321-02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB32, Engrossed 1 2024 877.19.
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A person who is 6 years of age or younger who intentionally releases, organizes the release of, or intentionally causes to be released balloons as prohibited by s.
379.233 does not violate subsection (4) and is not subject to the penalties specified in subparagraph 1.
In addition, the court may require a person who violates this subsection to pick up litter or perform other labor commensurate with the offense committed.
403.4135 Litter receptacles.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section "litter" and "vessel" have the same meanings as provided in s.
403.4135 Litter receptacles.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section "litter" and Page 3of 4 CODING:
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hb0321-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB321 2024 "vessel" have the same meanings as provided in s.
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Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2024-263

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 102, NAYS 9

  6. Amendment 915176 Concur

  7. Added to Senate Message List

  8. In Messages

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 2

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (915176)

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. Substituted for CS/CS/SB 602

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  15. Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy

  16. Received

  17. Referred to Fiscal Policy

  18. In Messages

  19. CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 1

  20. Read 3rd time

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  22. Read 2nd time

  23. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/15/2024)

  24. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  25. Bill released to House Calendar

  26. Reported out of Infrastructure Strategies Committee

  27. Favorable by Infrastructure Strategies Committee

  28. Added to Infrastructure Strategies Committee agenda

  29. Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee

  30. Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  31. Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  32. Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda

  33. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  34. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  35. Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  36. Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee

  37. Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  38. CS Filed

  39. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  40. Reported out of Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

  41. Favorable with CS by Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

  42. Added to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee agenda

  43. Now in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

  44. Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee

  45. Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  46. Referred to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

  47. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 153 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (153)

153 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 102 Yea · 9 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 63201
Unaffiliated 21202
Democrat 18506
Total 102909
% of votes cast 85%8%0%8%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Altman — Yea
Payne — Yea
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Renner — Yea
Roach — Yea
Grant — Yea
Beltran — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Benjamin — Yea
Roth — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Silvers — Yea
Keen — Yea
Killebrew — Nay
Stevenson — Yea
Caruso — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Clemons — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Williams — Nay
Bell — Not Voting
Casello — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Nay
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Not Voting
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Not Voting
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Not Voting
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Nay
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Gregory, Emily Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Nay
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Nay
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Tant, Allison Democrat Not Voting
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Nay
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Not Voting
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Nay
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 38 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21100
Unaffiliated 10100
Democrat 6000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 38200
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Stewart — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Ingoglia — Yea
Torres — Yea
Broxson — Nay
Collins — Yea
Perry — Yea
Powell — Yea
Baxley — Yea
Book — Yea
Thompson, Geraldine F. "Geri" — Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Nay
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passage, Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 65001
Democrat 26102
Unaffiliated 23002
Total 114105
% of votes cast 95%1%0%4%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Renner — Yea
Roach — Yea
Bell — Yea
Grant — Yea
Beltran — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Benjamin — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Silvers — Yea
Roth — Not Voting
Killebrew — Not Voting
Keen — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Clemons — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Williams — Yea
Altman — Yea
Payne — Yea
Lopez, V. — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Not Voting
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Gregory, Emily Democrat Not Voting
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Not Voting
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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What does HB 321 do?
Release of Balloons; Revises prohibition on release of certain balloons to delete specified timeframe & number of balloons; deletes exemption from such prohibition for certain biodegradable or photodegradable balloons; provides that person who violates prohibition commits noncriminal infraction of littering; revises penalty for such violation; deletes provision authorizing petitions to enjoin release of balloons.
Who sponsors HB 321?
HB 321 is sponsored by Chaney, Linda (Republican), Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" (Republican), Bartleman, Robin (Democrat), Basabe, Fabián (Republican), Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee, Garcia, Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" (Democrat), Hunschofsky, Christine (Democrat), LaMarca, Chip (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), and Waldron.
What is the current status of HB 321?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 02, 2023. Enacted.
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