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FL H1541

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wallace Aristide

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "audio conference" as a real-time, audio-based meeting between two or more people in different locations using an audio-enabled device for condominiums (s. 718.103), cooperatives (s. 719.103), and homeowners' associations (s. 720.301)

  • Authorizes condominium associations to conduct board meetings, committee meetings, unit owner meetings, and budget meetings via audioconferencing in addition to videoconferencing, with requirements to provide both a conference telephone number and physical location in meeting notices

  • Requires associations to maintain audio conference recordings as official records for at least 1 year after the recording is posted, if there are approved minutes for the meeting

  • Expands emergency powers for condominium, cooperative, and homeowners' associations to include conducting meetings and elections via audioconferencing during declared emergencies under s. 252.36

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Use of Audioconferencing by Community Associations

Last Action

Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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