Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 324 — Construction Disruption Assistance

Last action — Died in Fiscal Policy

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Construction Disruption Assistance; Citing this act as the “Construction Disruption Assistance Act”; establishing the Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program within the Department of Commerce; requiring the department to provide specified financial assistance to eligible small businesses within construction zones; requiring the department to develop a public awareness and marketing campaign to promote the program in partnership with specified entities; requiring an applicant to agree to accept consultation from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network as a condition to participate in the program, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 By the Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 324 By the Committee on Commerce and Tourism;
the Committee on Commerce and Tourism;
and Senators Smith and Arrington 577-03059-25 2025324c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to construction disruption assistance;
and Senators Smith and Arrington 606-03453-25 2025324c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to construction disruption assistance;
requiring an applicant to agree to accept consultation from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network as a condition to participate in the program;
requiring an applicant to consult with the Florida Small Business Development Center Network to confirm the applicant’s eligibility for the program;
directing the department to maintain and publish certain information about the program on its website and to update such information as changes occur;
directing the department to establish a hotline to provide information about the program;
requiring that such information be accessible to certain persons Page 1 of 7 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 with disabilities;
providing that the department or any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors are not liable in any civil action arising out of or relating to specified duties of the program;
requiring the department to submit an annual report containing certain information by a specified date to the Page 1 of 5 CODING:
requiring an applicant to acknowledge that submitting an application does not guarantee funding;
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providing that the department is not liable for any damages resulting from the department denying an applicant a loan or delaying loan disbursement or from certain activities;
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providing construction;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 324 577-03059-25 2025324c1 Governor and the Legislature;
providing that certain determinations, prioritizations, and decisions made are deemed final agency action and not subject to further judicial review;
providing an exception;
authorizing the department to adopt rules;
creating s.
288.9998, F.S.;
requiring the department, by a specified date, to submit an annual report containing certain information to the Governor and the Legislature;
288.9991-288.9998, Florida Statutes, is created and entitled “Construction Disruption Assistance Act.” Section 2.
288.9991-288.9997, Florida Statutes, is created and entitled the “Construction Disruption Assistance Act.” Section 2.
288.9991 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Construction Disruption Assistance Act.” Page 2 of 7 CODING:
288.9991 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Construction Disruption Assistance Act.” Section 3.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 Section 3.
288.9993 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 324 577-03059-25 2025324c1 288.9993 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:
(4) “Eligible small business” means a business with 50 or fewer employees whose primary access points are obstructed by state or local government construction activities directly Page 3 of 7 CODING:
(4) “Eligible small business” means a business with 50 or fewer employees whose primary access points are obstructed by state or local government construction activities directly adjacent to or in front of the business, as determined by the department.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 adjacent to or in front of the business, as determined by the department.
288.9995 Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program.— (1) The Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program is created within the department.
288.9995 Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program.— (1) The Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program Page 3 of 5 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 324 577-03059-25 2025324c1 is created within the department.
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Such marketing campaign efforts must include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 marketing campaign efforts must include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
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Such proof may be made by comparing the applicant’s average weekly or monthly revenue of the year before the state or local government construction activities began and the applicant’s current weekly or monthly revenue.
Such proof may be made by comparing the applicant’s average weekly or monthly revenue of the year before the state or local government construction activities began and the applicant’s Page 4 of 5 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 324 577-03059-25 2025324c1 current weekly or monthly revenue.
(3) An applicant must agree to accept consultation from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network created in s.
(3) An applicant must consult with the Florida Small Business Development Center Network created in s.
288.001 as a condition to participate in the program.
288.001 to confirm the applicant’s eligibility for the program.
If an applicant is enrolled in any other loan program, he or she is Page 5 of 7 CODING:
If an applicant is eligible for any other loan program, he or she is not eligible to participate in the program.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 not eligible to participate in the program.
288.9996 Publication on department website;
288.9996 Program hotline.—The department is directed to establish a hotline to provide information about the program to small business owners.
accessibility.
(1) The department shall maintain and publish detailed information about the program on its website.
The information must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) A clear description of the application process.
(b) Detailed eligibility criteria for applicants.
(c) The timeline and procedures for review, approval, and disbursement of funds.
(d) Contact information, including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, applicants or interested parties may obtain for additional information or assistance.
(2) The department shall update the information as changes occur and ensure the website is accessible to all potential applicants or interested parties, including those with disabilities, in accordance with applicable state and federal accessibility laws.
288.9997 Liability.— (1) The department or any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors may not be held liable in any civil action arising out of or relating to the administration, processing, approval, denial, or disbursement of funds under the program.
288.9997 Annual reporting requirement.—The department shall, by November 1 of each year, submit an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which summarizes the performance of the program, including the total number of small businesses and residents served, the total funds disbursed, and the program outcomes.
(2) An applicant must acknowledge, as a condition of applying to the program, that submitting an application does not Page 6 of 7 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 324 606-03453-25 2025324c2 guarantee funding and that the department is not liable for any damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or business interruptions resulting from the department denying a loan or delaying disbursement of a loan, or from government construction activities.
(3) This part may not be construed to create a private right of action against the department or any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors.
Eligibility determinations, prioritization of applications, and loan award decisions made in accordance with applicable program rules and guidelines are considered final agency action and are not subject to further judicial review except as provided in s.
120.68.
(4) The department may adopt rules establishing clear application procedures, evaluation criteria, and dispute resolution processes to ensure consistency and transparency in program administration.
Section 288.9998, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
288.9998 Annual reporting requirement.—The department shall, by November 1 of each year, submit an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which summarizes the performance of the program, including the total number of small businesses and residents served, the total funds disbursed, and the program outcomes.
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Action History

  1. Died in Fiscal Policy

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 04/22/25, 11:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Temporarily Postponed

  4. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development read 1st time

  5. Now in Fiscal Policy

  6. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  7. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 13 NAYS 0

  8. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 04/10/25, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  9. CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time

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

  11. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  12. CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  13. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 03/31/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

  14. Introduced

  15. Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy

  16. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Commerce and Tourism
  • Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
  • Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 7001
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Not Voting
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Not Voting
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 6000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 324 do?
Construction Disruption Assistance; Citing this act as the “Construction Disruption Assistance Act”; establishing the Construction Impact Relief Revolving Loan Program within the Department of Commerce; requiring the department to provide specified financial assistance to eligible small businesses within construction zones; requiring the department to develop a public awareness and marketing campaign to promote the program in partnership with specified entities; requiring an applicant to agree to accept consultation from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network as a condition to participate in the program, etc.
Who sponsors SB 324?
SB 324 is sponsored by Arrington, Kristen Aston (Democrat), Commerce and Tourism, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, and Smith, Carlos Guillermo (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 324?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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