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SB 936

Statewide Study on Automation and Workforce Impact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tracie Davis

Florida would commission a statewide study analyzing automation's effects on workforce employment, displacement patterns, and economic sectors to guide future workforce policy decisions.

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Bill Summary · SB 936

Legislative bill overview

SB 936 would establish a statewide study examining how automation and technological advancement affect Florida's workforce, employment patterns, and economic sectors. The bill directs state agencies to collect data and analyze impacts across industries to inform future policy decisions related to job displacement and workforce adaptation.

Why is this important

As automation accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and service industries, Florida faces potential workforce disruption affecting thousands of workers. Understanding these trends through systematic study could help policymakers design effective retraining programs, education initiatives, and economic transition strategies before widespread job losses occur.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and scope: Determining which state agencies conduct the study, what budget allocation is appropriate, and how comprehensive the analysis should be
  • Implementation timeline: Questions about how quickly results are needed versus how long a thorough study actually takes to complete
  • Policy response mechanisms: Whether the study merely informs future action or mandates specific legislative responses to identified automation impacts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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