FL H0415

Revises legislative intent to recognize brownfields redevelopment as a significant element in community revitalization, especially within community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, closed military bases, and designated brownfield pilot project areas.

Authorizes local governments to designate brownfield areas without using the term "brownfield area" in the official name of the designated area.

Establishes three designation pathways: by jurisdictional local government under specified criteria, by local government within redevelopment areas with simplified procedures, or by non-governmental entities meeting specific public hearing and economic development requirements.

Provides liability protection for persons executing and implementing brownfield site rehabilitation agreements, including relief from property damage claims for diminished property value, lost rent or sale, and stigma caused by contamination addressed in the agreement, effective July 1, 2013.

Clarifies that liability protection does not prevent third-party claims for bodily harm, but such actions cannot compel site rehabilitation beyond what is required in the approved rehabilitation agreement.