Florida 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 1465 — Restrictions on Local Government Regulations After a Hurricane

Last action — Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Restrictions on Local Government Regulations After a Hurricane; Revises circumstances under which certain land use regulations may be enforced; revising persons authorized to bring certain civil actions; requires certain pending applications to be processed in a specified manner.

Bill Text

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The bill revises regulations regarding local government actions after hurricanes, defining key terms and modifying enforcement conditions for land use regulations and civil actions.

  • s. 252.422

    None → The term 'Burdensome' means an action proposed, adopted, or enforced, including the interpretation of existing regulations or inaction on pending applications, by a county or municipality that decreases the allowable density, intensity, or floor area ratio on land, that decreases the amount of property available to be developed, that has the effect of increasing an impact fee exceeding 25 percent over a two-year period, or that restricts or limits the use or future use of real property such that negatively impacts the economic value of the property.

    Defines the term 'Burdensome' to clarify what constitutes a restrictive action by local governments after hurricanes.

  • s. 252.422

    None → The term 'Restrictive' means an action proposed, adopted, or enforced, including the interpretation of existing regulations, by a county or municipality concerning the review, approval, or issuance of a site plan, development permit, or development order... that increases the time for such review, approval, or issuance, or that creates additional reviews or applications, and includes the inaction by a county or municipality that creates a delay in such review, approval, or issuance.

    Defines the term 'Restrictive' to help identify local government actions that may hinder post-hurricane recovery.

  • s. 252.422

    Notwithstanding subsection (2), a comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation amendment, site plan, development permit, or development order approved or adopted by an impacted local government... → Notwithstanding subsection (2), a comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation amendment, site plan, development permit, or development order approved or adopted by an impacted local government before or after June 26, 2025, may be enforced if...

    Extends the enforcement period for local government approvals related to land use regulations in the context of hurricane recovery.

  • Section 28 of chapter 2025-190

    Each county listed in the Federal Disaster Declaration... may not propose or adopt any moratorium on construction... → Each county listed in the Federal Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Debby (DR-4806), Hurricane Helene (DR-4828), or Hurricane Milton (DR-4834), and each municipality within one of those counties, may not propose or adopt any moratorium on construction, reconstruction, or redevelopment of any property damaged by such hurricanes...

    Prohibits counties and municipalities from imposing moratoriums on construction, reconstruction, or redevelopment of hurricane-damaged properties.

  • Section 28 of chapter 2025-190

    Any moratorium or restrictive or burdensome comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation, or procedure shall be null and void ab initio. → Any such moratorium or restrictive or burdensome comprehensive plan amendment, land development regulation, or procedure shall be null and void ab initio. This subsection applies retroactively to August 1, 2024.

    Clarifies that certain local regulations are invalid from the outset and specifies a retroactive date.

  • Section 28 of chapter 2025-190

    A resident of or the owner of a business or property in a county or municipality may bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against the county or municipality for a violation of this section. → A resident of or the owner of a business or property in a county or municipality may bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against the county or municipality for a violation of this section. Pending adjudication of the action and upon filing of a complaint showing a violation of this section, the resident or business owner is entitled to a preliminary injunction against the county or municipality preventing implementation of the moratorium...

    Allows residents or business owners to seek legal relief against local governments for violating the new regulations.

Action History

  1. Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  2. Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  3. Referred to State Affairs Committee

  4. Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  6. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  7. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1465 do?
Restrictions on Local Government Regulations After a Hurricane; Revises circumstances under which certain land use regulations may be enforced; revising persons authorized to bring certain civil actions; requires certain pending applications to be processed in a specified manner.
Who sponsors HB 1465?
HB 1465 is sponsored by Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" (Republican), Basabe, Fabián (Republican), and Tramont, Chase (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1465?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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