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FL S1596
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 627.711, Florida Statutes, to authorize the Financial Services Commission to incorporate flood mitigation criteria into the existing uniform mitigation verification inspection form, which currently covers only wind mitigation
- The uniform mitigation verification inspection form is used by policyholders to submit to insurers for the purpose of obtaining premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation
- The Financial Services Commission is already required to develop the form by rule with input from insurance, construction, and building code representatives; this bill expands the scope to optionally include flood mitigation
- The list of authorized mitigation inspectors eligible to sign the form remains unchanged, including licensed home inspectors, building code inspectors, contractors, professional engineers, and architects
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form
Last Action
Died in Banking and Insurance
6/16/2025
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