Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Capitol Update is a daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Topics today include:

• The full Senate passed a bill designed to expand screening, treatment and education services for children with autism spectrum disorder.
• A Senate committee approved a bill that would ban the use of hand-held devices like cellphones while driving.
• A House committee approved a bill that would lower the age to buy a firearm in Florida from 21 to 18, though a federal age restriction on buying handguns from licensed dealers still applies.