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FL S1474

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing permits for land application sites that dispose of septage as Class B biosolids under certain conditions

  • Applies the restriction when a permitted wastewater treatment facility capable of higher-level septage treatment exists within 30 miles of the proposed Class B biosolids land application site

  • Requires the alternative treatment facility to be owned or operated by the federal government, a state government body, or a political subdivision of Florida

  • Alternative facility must be operational—not defunct, repurposed, or at capacity—for the permit restriction to apply

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Biosolids Management

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1285

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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