Florida ban on sunscreen bans headed for DeSantis’ desk

Published March 11, 2020 12:00pm ET



The Florida House on Tuesday adopted a measure preempts local governments from banning over-the-counter drugs and cosmetics, specifically sunscreens.

Senate Bill 172, the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act, sponsored Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, was approved in a 68-47 House vote. The bill, approved by the Senate on Jan. 29 in a 25-14 vote, now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, where it awaits an uncertain fate.

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