Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a controversial law allowing residents to kill black bears on their property in defense of themselves or their property. The law, known as HB 87, requires anyone who kills a bear to report it to Florida Fish and Wildlife within 24 hours of the incident, and is prohibited from keeping or selling the bear carcass . The law does not extend legal immunity to those who intentionally attract bears to their property.
Supporters of the law argue it gives Floridians the right to protect themselves and their property. However, opponents fear it could lead to an increase in the death of black bears, a species that was once threatened. Critics of the law, such as Katrina Shadix of the group Bear Warriors, have threatened legal action, saying the law endangers both the bear population and potentially human lives due to the risk of stray bullets. The law will enter into force on July 1.
Instead, DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have directed slow drivers into the left lane. The bill, HB 317, proposed banning drivers from navigating the left lanes on roads with at least two lanes and speed limits of at least 65 mph, with violators facing fines of up to $158. The bill included exemptions for drivers who were passing other drivers, preparing to exit, turning from the left lanes or being directed to the left lanes by traffic control devices.
DeSantis argued the bill's language was too broad and could lead to drivers being pulled over and fined for driving in the left lane, even if they weren't impeding traffic or if there were few or no other cars in the immediate area . He also expressed concern that the bill could increase congestion in Florida's urban areas, as drivers may avoid using the left lane for fear of being ticketed.
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