FL S0554

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

Reorganizes brownfield designation procedures into a unified framework that applies to all designations, with specific criteria depending on whether the proposal originates from the local government or a private person.

Allows local governments to designate brownfield areas inside specified redevelopment areas with simplified procedures (notice and resolution only), while designations outside these areas require public hearings with notice at least 16 square inches in a newspaper of general circulation, ethnic newspapers, and posted in the affected area.

Permits local governments to use alternative names for brownfield areas rather than requiring the term "brownfield area" in the official designation.

Expands liability protection for persons executing brownfield site rehabilitation agreements to include relief from property damage claims for diminished value, lost rent or use, and stigma caused by contamination, for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2013.