HB 167 — Former Phosphate Mining Lands
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-103
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on May 12, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill sets rules for addressing issues related to former phosphate mining lands.
This legislation allows landowners to file notices regarding former phosphate mines and requires radiation surveys by health authorities. It aims to address concerns linked to these mining sites.
What this means for you
- Families: Families living near former phosphate mining lands may need to be aware of potential radiation issues and their documentation.
Summary
Former Phosphate Mining Lands; Provides conditions for cause of action against certain former phosphate mine sites; authorizes landowners to record certain notice of former phosphate mines; specifies requirements for such notice; requires DOH to conduct gamma radiation surveys of former phosphate land parcels upon petition; requires that specified documentation of radiation levels be submitted in certain civil actions related to phosphate mining.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 9 removed13 line(s) added, 9 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 167 2026 ALegislature bill2 to be entitled An act relating to former phosphate mining lands;
hb167-00hb167 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 167 2026 Legislature the following:
hb167-00hb167 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 167 2026 Legislature in accordance with s.
hb167-00hb167 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 167 2026 Legislature action based on strict liability under s.
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View plain text versions (2)
- H 167 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 167 Filed pdf
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-103
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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Passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 4 -SJ 823
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Read 3rd time -SJ 823
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Read 2nd time -SJ 823
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/11/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 22 NAYS 0
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Received
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On Committee agenda-- Rules, 01/27/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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Passed; YEAS 87, NAYS 24
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (1/15/2026)
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of State Affairs Committee
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Favorable by State Affairs Committee
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Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
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Now in State Affairs Committee
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Reported out of Judiciary Committee
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Favorable by Judiciary Committee
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Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
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Now in Judiciary Committee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Richard Gentry · Cosponsor
- Lawrence McClure · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 28 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- McClure, Lawrence Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Gentry, Richard Republican
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 8 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 75 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 21% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 10% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Nay |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Nay |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Nay |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Nay |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Not Voting |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 7 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 21% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (117)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 167 do?
- Former Phosphate Mining Lands; Provides conditions for cause of action against certain former phosphate mine sites; authorizes landowners to record certain notice of former phosphate mines; specifies requirements for such notice; requires DOH to conduct gamma radiation surveys of former phosphate land parcels upon petition; requires that specified documentation of radiation levels be submitted in certain civil actions related to phosphate mining.
- Who sponsors HB 167?
- HB 167 is sponsored by Gentry, Richard (Republican) and McClure, Lawrence (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 167?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 167?
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