Bill Summary
SB 948 Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders (2026 Session)
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to follow certain application procedures for applications for certain development permits and development orders; creating the “Florida Starter Homes Act” for a specified purpose; prohibiting local governments from imposing regulations governing residential lots unless such regulations meet specified requirements; prohibiting local governments from imposing certain regulations if a residential lot is connected to a public water system and a sewerage system; requiring the permitting as of right of an off-site constructed residential dwelling in certain zoning districts, etc. Effective Date: 7/1/2026
12/17/25
SENATE
Filed
01/05/26
SENATE
Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules
01/22/26
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 S
01/27/26
SENATE
Favorable with CS by Community Affairs; 7 Yeas, 1 Nay
01/29/26
SENATE
Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
01/29/26
SENATE
Now in Judiciary
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