TALLAHASSEE, Fla. \u2013 This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for state lawmakers to return for a special session.<\/p>\n
According to a memo by Sen. Ben Albritton (R-Bartow), the session will convene on April 28, though it will only last through May 1.<\/p>\n
Albritton announced that this special session will focus primarily on the following three issues:<\/p>\n
REDISTRICTING<\/p>\n
Per the memo, a proposal from DeSantis\u2019 office is expected to be sent to the Senate for consideration, though no details were released about what that may look like. Albritton added that the proposal will likely be presented before April 28.<\/p>\n
[BELOW: Florida lawmakers consider congressional redistricting]<\/p>\n
That said, Albritton also warned senators to keep some distance from partisan groups that may try to influence the redistricting process.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a reminder, Senators should be aware that in prior cycles, significant litigation has followed passage of new maps,\u201d Albritton continued. \u201cThe Florida Supreme Court has previously limited the scope of legislative privilege when it comes to redistricting.\u201d<\/p>\n
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE<\/p>\n
As for the topic of A.I., the memo says that legislation will be filed that\u2019s identical to SB 482<\/a>, another bill that died earlier this year.<\/p>\n SB 482 was pushed by DeSantis, as it sought to establish an \u201cArtificial Intelligence Bill of Rights<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n [BELOW: DeSantis calls for A.I. bill of rights]<\/p>\n \u201cWith an emphasis on safeguarding Florida\u2019s children, the bill addresses current consumer transparency challenges, threats to child safety, and other potential impacts arising from technological advances in artificial intelligence,\u201d Albritton states.<\/p>\n MEDICAL FREEDOM<\/p>\n