HB 755 — Areas of Critical State Concern
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-181
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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 December 12, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 15, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.
Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill exempts certain entities from bond requirements for land purchases in critical Florida areas.
This bill allows specific entities to bypass certain payment and performance bond requirements when buying land. It also extends funding for land purchases in the Florida Keys, an area designated as critical for state concern.
What this means for you
- Environment: This bill may aid environmental preservation efforts in the Florida Keys by streamlining land purchases.
Summary
Areas of Critical State Concern; Provides exemption from specified payment & performance bond requirements for specified entities; extends specific Florida Forever appropriations to be used for purchase of lands in Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
73 added · 91 removed73 line(s) added, 91 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 CS/HB 7,755 Engrossed 1 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to areas of critical state concern;
amending s.
377.24, F.S.;
revising the criteria for a prohibition on drilling, exploration, or production of specified petroleum products;
action by claimants.— (1) A person entering into a formal contract with the state or any county, city, or political subdivision thereof, or other public authority or private entity, for the construction of a public building, for the prosecution and completion of a public work, or for repairs upon a public building or public work shall be required, before commencing the work or before recommencing the work after a default or abandonment, to execute and record in the public records of the county where the improvement is located, a payment and performance bond with a Page 1 of 43 CODING:
hb755hb755-01-c1 -02-e1 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 CS/HB 7,755 Engrossed 1 2026 and record in the public records of the county where the improvement is located, a payment and performance bond with a surety insurer authorized to do business in this state as surety.
259.105 The Florida Forever Act.— (3) Less the costs of issuing and the costs of funding reserve accounts and other costs associated with bonds, the Page 2 of 43 CODING:
hb755hb755-01-c1 -02-e1 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 CS/HB 7,755 Engrossed 1 2026 (3) Less the costs of issuing and the costs of funding reserve accounts and other costs associated with bonds, the proceeds of cash payments or bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Florida Forever Trust Fund created by s.
Subsection (10) of section 377.24, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
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words underlined are additions.
hb755 -02-e1 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 CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2026 377.24 Notice of intention to drill well;
permits;
abandoned wells and dry holes.— (10) Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, the drilling, exploration, or production of oil, gas, or other petroleum products is prohibited in counties designated as rural areas of opportunity under s.
288.0656 if the proposed site is within 10 miles of a national estuarine research reserve.
If such a county also contains an area of critical state concern, the drilling, exploration, or production of oil, gas, or other petroleum products is prohibited within 30 miles of a national estuarine research reserve.
Section 4.
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View plain text versions (4)
- H 755 c1 View text pdf
- H 755 e1 View text pdf
- H 755 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 755 Filed pdf
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-181
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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CS passed as amended; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
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Amendment 408242 Concur
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Added to Senate Message List
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In Messages
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CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 743
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Read 3rd time -SJ 743
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Amendment(s) adopted (408242) -SJ 742
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Read 2nd time -SJ 742
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Substituted for CS/SB 934 -SJ 742
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 742
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0
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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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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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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 Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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Favorable by Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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Added to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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Referred to Ways & Means Committee
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Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee · Primary
- Michelle Salzman · Cosponsor
- Dr. Anna V. Eskamani · Cosponsor
- William "Bill" Conerly · Cosponsor
- Linda Chaney · Cosponsor
- James Vernon "Jim" Mooney Jr. · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (5)
- Salzman, Michelle Republican
- Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat
- Conerly, William "Bill" Republican
- Chaney, Linda Republican
- Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican
Not signed on (158)
158 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 158 →"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
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 113 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 75 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 80 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 113 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 755 do?
- Areas of Critical State Concern; Provides exemption from specified payment & performance bond requirements for specified entities; extends specific Florida Forever appropriations to be used for purchase of lands in Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
- Who sponsors HB 755?
- HB 755 is sponsored by Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee, Salzman, Michelle (Republican), Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat), Conerly, William "Bill" (Republican), Chaney, Linda (Republican), and Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 755?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 12, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 755?
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