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FL H0293

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires homeowners' association boards or architectural committees to adopt hurricane protection specifications for each structure or improvement on parcels they govern, including color, style, and other relevant factors, all of which must comply with applicable building codes.
  • Applies to all homeowners' associations in Florida regardless of when the community was created.
  • Prohibits HOA boards or committees from denying a parcel owner's application to install, enhance, or replace hurricane protection that conforms to the board-adopted specifications, notwithstanding any other provision in governing documents.
  • Allows boards or committees to require parcel owners to adhere to an existing unified building scheme regarding the external appearance of structures or improvements.
  • Defines "hurricane protection" broadly to include roof systems meeting ASCE 7-22 standards, permanent and roll-down storm shutters, impact-resistant windows and doors, polycarbonate panels, reinforced garage doors, erosion controls, exterior fixed generators, fuel storage tanks, and other protective products.

Legislative Description

Hurricane Protections for Homeowners' Associations

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-205

5/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee1/25/2024
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/18/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee11/13/2023

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