Loading chat...

FL S1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Department of Management Services to establish and maintain state term contracts with vendors for building code inspection services

  • Allows out-of-state licensed inspectors and plans examiners to work in Florida for 1 year following a Governor-declared state of emergency (natural, manmade, or technological)

  • Qualifying individuals must either hold a state term contract, be qualified in a state with a mutual aid agreement with Florida, or have held a valid license in any state for at least 5 years

  • Covers 14 inspection and examination positions including building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and coastal construction inspectors, as well as various plans examiners

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Services During a State of Emergency

Last Action

Retained on Special Order Calendar

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available