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FL S1274

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to increase yellow signal timing by 0.4 seconds at intersections with red-light cameras

  • Establishes the Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program with $20 million annual funding to help counties and municipalities upgrade intersections with AI-enabled traffic signal technology, with the state covering up to 80% of first-year pilot costs

  • Authorizes private entities to install automated license plate recognition systems on their property for public safety or access control purposes, with restrictions on data sharing and a $2,000 fine for unauthorized use or release of information

  • Allows counties and municipalities to set lower maximum speed limits in residence districts below the current 30 mph standard after determining such limits are reasonable

  • Imposes new requirements on seaports in counties with designated spaceport territory, including annual reporting to Space Florida on commercial space launch industry support and requiring a two-thirds board vote plus legislative approval before converting cargo facilities to alternative uses

Legislative Description

Transportation

Last Action

Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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