Florida increses budget for investigating unlicensed practice
Florida lawmakers are advancing budget provisions aimed at strengthening enforcement against unlicensed professional activity by increasing funding and staffing for investigations and compliance operations within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The proposal reflects growing concern about individuals performing regulated work without proper credentials in fields such as construction, cosmetology, and other licensed trades, with supporters arguing that stronger enforcement is necessary to protect consumers, maintain professional standards, and ensure fair competition for licensed practitioners. The measures would support additional investigators and enforcement resources focused on identifying and penalizing unlicensed activity, including repeat offenders.