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Wage and employment-benefit restrictions for political subdivisions

The statute preempts local wage and employment-benefit mandates. Its official note states that, beginning September 30, 2026, local purchasing and contracting may not control vendor wages or benefits or award wage-based preferences, while city employees and direct tax-abatement or subsidy recipients remain specified exceptions.

Reviewed July 24, 2026

Fla. Stat. § 218.077 (2025), including the statutory note for the amendments effective Sept. 30, 2026.

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The statute preempts local wage and employment-benefit mandates. Its official note states that, beginning September 30, 2026, local purchasing and contracting may not control vendor wages or benefits or award wage-based preferences, while city employees and direct tax-abatement or subsidy recipients remain specified exceptions.

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