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FL S0558

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Environment and Natural Resources

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all county and municipal stormwater systems to follow Florida Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction ("Pipe Culverts" and "Pipe Liner" sections) when installing new storm pipes and structures

  • Mandates final inspections be performed by NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certified technicians employed by independent third-party engineering firms or general contractors with no controlling interest in the installing company

  • Allows inspections using standard closed-circuit television equipment with optional fisheye lens cameras for video inspection purposes

  • Preempts all existing local county and municipal standards for stormwater system installation and inspection

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, and is declared to fulfill an important state interest under the Florida Constitution

Legislative Description

Standards for Stormwater Systems

Last Action

CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs1/28/2026

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