FL S1014

Prohibits municipal water and sewer utilities from refusing service to properties outside city limits solely because the property owner declines to consent to annexation, unless an annexation or developer agreement was in place before July 1, 2026

Requires municipal utilities to expand service to properties within 1 mile of existing main lines when the utility has sufficient capacity, the property isn't in another utility's service territory, and the owner agrees to pay all connection and infrastructure fees

Mandates utilities provide a written capacity determination within 90 days of receiving a service application, including anticipated fees, charges, and infrastructure requirements under existing rate structures

Authorizes property owners to file civil lawsuits to enforce connection rights, with prevailing owners entitled to recover attorney fees and court costs, and courts required to order the utility to connect the property

Allows municipal utilities to establish reasonable application requirements including estimated water/wastewater load projections, development plans, and fees to cover capacity assessment costs