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FL S0346
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 489.113, Florida Statutes, by deleting subsection (11), which currently prohibits local governments from regulating hoisting equipment used in construction, demolition, or excavation work
- Removes the state preemption that blocked counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from enacting local acts, laws, ordinances, or regulations—including local building codes and permit requirements—pertaining to hoisting equipment such as power-operated cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors
- Restores the ability of local governments to adopt worksite regulations regarding hurricane preparedness or public safety related to hoisting equipment, which were previously prohibited under the preemption
- Does not affect existing federal preemption under OSHA (29 C.F.R. parts 1910 and 1926), elevator regulation under Chapter 399, or airspace height restrictions under Chapter 333, as those were carved out in the provision being repealed
- Sponsored by Senator Rouson with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
State Preemption of the Regulation of Hoisting Equipment
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Community Affairs3/12/2025
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