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FL S0078

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a sales tax refund of up to $500 for homeowners who purchase impact-resistant doors, garage doors, and windows for hurricane protection during July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028

  • Limits eligibility to site-built homes with a homestead exemption and just value of $700,000 or less; excludes mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers

  • Requires products to meet specific impact-resistance standards including ASTM International E1886/E1996, AAMA 506, or Florida Building Code TAS 201/202/203 testing specifications

  • Owners must submit a sworn application to the Department of Revenue with receipts, property information, and parcel number; only one property per owner qualifies

  • Department of Revenue must review applications within 30 business days and issue approved refunds within an additional 30 business days; authorizes emergency rulemaking for implementation

Legislative Description

Home Hardening Products

Last Action

CS by Community Affairs read 1st time

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Tax11/20/2025

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