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FL S0840

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick DiCeglie

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "impacted local government" as counties within 50 miles (reduced from 100 miles) of a hurricane track that are listed in a federal major disaster declaration under the Stafford Act

  • Prohibits impacted local governments for 1 year after hurricane landfall from enforcing moratoriums that prevent or delay repair/reconstruction of hurricane-damaged improvements, except for stormwater management, potable water, or sanitary sewer repairs

  • Bars impacted local governments from requiring hurricane-damaged property repairs to comply with comprehensive plan or land development regulation amendments adopted after the hurricane made landfall

  • Allows enforcement of plan amendments or regulations that are initiated by private property owners, required by state or federal law, approved for areas of critical state concern, or implement National Flood Insurance Program floodplain management standards

  • Amends Chapter 2025-190 to shorten the prohibition period for counties affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton from October 1, 2027 to June 30, 2026, with expiration date changed from June 30, 2028 to June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural Disasters

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/2/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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