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HB 543

Third-party Reservation Platforms

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvette Benarroch and 3 co-sponsors

HB 543 regulates third-party reservation platforms' fee transparency and consumer protections, though the companion CS/SB 940 was enacted instead on April 29, 2025.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 940 (Ch. 2025-55)
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Bill Summary · HB 543

Legislative bill overview

HB 543 regulates third-party reservation platforms (like Airbnb, VRBO, and booking.com) operating in Florida by establishing disclosure requirements, fee transparency standards, and consumer protections. The bill was ultimately superseded by its companion bill CS/SB 940, which was passed into law (Chapter 2025-55) on April 29, 2025.

Why is this important

Third-party reservation platforms generate billions in transactions while operating with minimal state oversight, creating gaps in consumer protection, tax compliance, and property owner rights. This legislation addresses conflicts between platform operators, property owners, renters, and local governments over fees, cancellations, liability, and fair business practices in Florida's massive vacation rental market.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee transparency vs. market competition: Requiring detailed fee disclosures may benefit consumers but could limit platforms' pricing flexibility and competitiveness
  • Local control vs. state preemption: Whether state-level regulation should override local jurisdictions' authority to regulate short-term rentals and associated impacts
  • Burden on platforms: Compliance costs and administrative requirements may disproportionately affect smaller platforms versus major competitors with greater resources

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

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