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FL H1217

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Florida governmental entities from adopting or enforcing "net zero policies" designed to balance greenhouse gas emissions with atmospheric removal, effective July 1, 2026

  • Bans use of public funds to support net zero policies, including procurement preferences based on fuel types, dues to organizations that adopt net zero policies, or charitable contributions to groups advocating for such policies

  • Prohibits governmental entities from imposing any tax, fee, penalty, or assessment based on carbon content of fuel, greenhouse gas emissions, or emission trading programs

  • Requires each governmental entity to annually submit an affidavit to the Department of Revenue attesting compliance with the ban on net zero-related charges

  • Exempts municipally-owned electric or gas utilities from the restrictions and preserves Public Service Commission authority over public utilities and existing state energy and environmental policies under ss. 377.601 and 403.021

Legislative Description

Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Last Action

Ordered enrolled

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee2/12/2026
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee2/4/2026
Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee1/15/2026

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