Florida Proposed Rules
| Rule Number: Rule Title |
| 12B-8.0012 | Insurance Policy Surcharge; Rate and Computation |
| 12B-8.0016 | Department of Revenue Database |
| 12B-8.006 | State Fire Marshal Regulatory Assessment and Surcharge; Levy and Amount |
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| Next Step: | At the September 30, 2025, meeting, the Governor and Cabinet approved the publication of the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and subsequent adoption of the proposed rules if the substance of the proposed rules [including materials incorporated by reference, if any] remained
unchanged upon reaching the date applicable to filing for final adoption pursuant to s. 120.54(3)(e)2., F.S. No substantive changes were made to these rules and the Department filed
these rules for certification with the Department of State on December 9, 2025. These rules will go into effect on December 29, 2025. |
| Certification Package: | December 9, 2025 |
| Certification Letter to JAPC: | November 25, 2025 |
| Hearing Information: | November 4, 2025 (canceled, no request) |
| Package Filed with JAPC: | October 13, 2025 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule: | October 10, 2025 (Vol. 51, No. 198) |
| Cabinet Agenda for Hearing: | September 30, 2025 |
| Notice of Public Meeting - Cabinet for Hearing: | September 23, 2025 (Vol. 51, No. 185) |
| Workshop Information: | August 14, 2025 |
| Draft Rule Language: | August 14, 2025 |
| Notice of Rule Development: | July 31, 2025 (Vol. 51, No. 148) |
Purpose:
The purpose of the draft amendments to Rule 12B-8.0012, F.A.C. (Insurance Policy Surcharge; Rate and Computation), is to remove the unnecessary recitation of sections 252.372 and 624.5092(2)(e), F.S.
The purpose of the draft amendments to Rule 12B-8.0016, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Database), is to update the information on how to obtain copies of forms from the Department.
The purpose of the draft amendments to Rule 12B-8.006, F.A.C. (State Fire Marshal Regulatory Assessment and Surcharge; Levy and Amount) is to remove an obsolete effective date, clarify the Exhibit of Premiums and Losses is a part of the Annual Statement required to be filed with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, update reporting line numbers on the statement, and clarify that insurers transacting business in Florida must file an annual tax return with the Department.
