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FL H0217

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shane Abbott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Any violating moratorium or restrictive regulation is declared null and void ab initio, with provisions applying retroactively to August 1, 2024

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee10/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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