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FL S1498

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Regulated Industries

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires condominium and cooperative associations to provide records to law enforcement or prosecuting agencies within 5 business days of receiving a subpoena or written request, with criminal penalties (second-degree misdemeanor) for willful noncompliance

  • Expands turnover inspection report requirements for developers to include all buildings on condominium and cooperative properties, removing the previous limitation to only buildings three stories or higher

  • Clarifies that structural integrity reserve studies apply to buildings that are three "habitable" stories or higher, with existing associations required to complete studies by December 31, 2025 (condominiums) or December 31, 2024 (cooperatives)

  • Broadens the definition of "common area" for homeowners' associations to include property where developers require assessments or amenity fees, and recreational facilities that parcel owners can access as a benefit of ownership

  • Allows condominium associations to receive electronically transmitted ballots through email addresses, independent websites, applications, or Internet web portals, expanding options beyond email-only submission

Legislative Description

Community Associations

Last Action

CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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