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FL H1493
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dotie Joseph
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AI Summary
- Removes state prohibition on local rent control ordinances, allowing municipalities and counties to adopt rent control laws
- Creates Community Land Bank Program allowing local governments to acquire tax-foreclosed properties for affordable housing development, with qualified organizations receiving right of first refusal and deed restrictions requiring 20+ years of affordability
- Prohibits business entities owning 100+ single-family homes from acquiring additional properties for rental; entities with 10+ properties must wait 90 days after public listing before purchasing (effective July 1, 2026)
- Makes algorithmic rent-pricing coordination between landlords a violation of Florida Antitrust Act, prohibiting use of software services that collect competitor pricing data and recommend rental rates
- Caps property insurance rate increases at 10% above highest approved rate in past 12 months, with 15% maximum cumulative increase within 12-month period (effective July 1, 2026)
Legislative Description
Housing
Last Action
Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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