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FL H1169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes authorization for local governments to use excess building permit fees to pay for construction of buildings housing their building code enforcement agencies
  • Eliminates the provision allowing local governments to designate and carry forward excess funds for up to 4 consecutive years for building construction purposes
  • Retains approved uses for excess funds: fee rebates/reductions, technology upgrades for service delivery, and training programs for building officials, inspectors, and plans examiners
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Enforcement of the Florida Building Code

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1614

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/13/2026
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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