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FL H0239

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

J.J. Grow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All new storm water systems (pipes and structures) in Florida counties and municipalities must follow the Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, specifically the "Pipe Culverts" and "Pipe Liner" sections

  • Final inspections must be performed by a NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certified technician employed by a third-party licensed engineering firm with no controlling interest in the installation company

  • Inspections may use standard closed-circuit television equipment with an optional fisheye lens camera for video inspection

  • State standards supersede all existing local standards in counties and municipalities

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Standards for Storm Water Systems

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee10/28/2025

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