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FL S1352
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends the moratorium on local communications services tax rate increases from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031, including increases to discretionary sales surtaxes added to the local communications services tax
- Creates a sales tax exemption for communications and Internet equipment (fiber optic cable, towers, servers, routing equipment, etc.) purchased by eligible service providers in unserved areas or during disaster periods tied to a Governor-declared state of emergency
- Exempts from sales tax communications and Internet equipment acquired using federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grants or similar state program funds used for broadband infrastructure investment
- Establishes a 9-member Communications Services Tax Working Group housed within the Department of Revenue to review state and national communications tax policies, assess fairness and administrative burdens, and identify options for streamlining tax systems and removing competitive advantages within the industry
- Requires the working group to submit a report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by December 1, 2025, with the group set to be repealed on October 2, 2028
Legislative Description
Communication Services
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7031 (Ch. 2025-208)
6/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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