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FL H0217
Bill
Status
10/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shane Abbott
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AI Summary
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Defines "impacted local government" as counties listed in Federal Disaster Declarations for Hurricane Debby (DR-4806), Hurricane Helene (DR-4828), or Hurricane Milton (DR-4834) that were designated for both individual and public assistance, plus municipalities within those counties
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Prohibits impacted local governments from adopting construction moratoriums, more restrictive comprehensive plan amendments, land development regulations, or burdensome permit procedures for hurricane-damaged properties until October 1, 2027
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Any violating moratorium or restrictive regulation is declared null and void ab initio, with provisions applying retroactively to August 1, 2024
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Residents or business owners may bring civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against violations, with entitlement to preliminary injunction and reasonable attorney fees if successful
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Section expires June 30, 2028, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Land Use Regulations
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/13/2026