Overview
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 1296 and HB 1279 into law, with the new rules and incentives set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
- SB 1296 sets a 60% dues‑paying threshold for public‑employee unions and triggers a state recertification process for unions that fall short.
- The law ends automatic payroll deduction of union dues for most workers and lets employees quit a union at any time, with processing required within 30 days.
- Financial penalties rise for illegal public‑employee strikes, including fines up to $30,000 for violating an injunction and $40,000 per strike day.
- HB 1279 adds teacher bonuses, including $50 per student who passes an advanced course exam and a $500 bonus for advanced‑course teachers in D or F schools if at least one student passes.