SB 692 – Cybersecurity Standards and Liability
On Tuesday, February 10, SB 692 by Senator Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee and was reported favorably. AIF spoke in support of this legislation.
This bill tackles civil liability from the cybersecurity perspective. As businesses, large and small, continue to rely on data and software to effectively service their customers, frivolous litigation has been on the rise following cyber-attacks on businesses. The bill sets standards for businesses to follow, so if a breach occurs, they are protected from frivolous litigation. Additionally, the bill creates a structure for companies using consumer data to better protect the data from cyberattacks.
SB 692 will now go to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.
AIF supports legislation that creates a clear and consistent framework for businesses to follow in order to safeguard consumer privacy and to reduce the risk of frivolous litigation. These measures will create a fair playing field and encourage more businesses to invest in Florida.
HB 1139 – Impact Fees
On Tuesday, February 10, HB 1139 by Representative Richard Gentry (R-DeBary) was heard by the House State Affairs Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.
The bill creates clear requirements for local governments who impose impact fee increases under extraordinary circumstances. Specifically, the bill mandates local governments specifically justify each increase through a plan-based method. The bill also creates clear statutes for companies that litigate against local government impact fee increases or those who recover overpaid fees.
HB 1139 will now go to the House Floor for consideration.
AIF supports legislation that creates clear and reasonable pathways for landowners to develop their land responsibly. Ensuring local governments are using collected impact fees correctly is important in lowering home costs and creating housing throughout the state.
HB 105 - Local Government Enforcement Actions
On Tuesday, February 10, HB 105 by Representative Robert Brackett (R-Vero Beach) was heard by the House Judiciary Committee and reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.
The bill creates the Local Government Regulatory Accountability Act which will prevent local governments from certain inconsistent policies regarding development. The bill also establishes a formal review period for parties who want to request a reconsideration of enforcement actions when applying for certain permits or enforcement actions. The legislation also includes whistleblower protections for employees who report improper enforcement and preempts local laws that conflict with these standards.
HB 105 will now go to the House Floor for consideration.
AIF supports laws that make it faster and easier to receive permits so homes can continue to be built across Florida. With housing costs rising, building more homes can help increase supply and keep prices affordable for families.
SB 686 - Agricultural Enclaves
On Tuesday, February 10, SB 686 by Senator Stan McClain (R-Ocala) was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.
The bill significantly expands and clarifies Florida’s agricultural enclave framework by creating a faster, more predictable pathway for certain agriculturally used parcels surrounded by development to transition to residential use, while limiting local government discretion. The bill allows qualifying landowners to seek certification as an agricultural enclave, imposes firm timelines on local governments to act, and provides automatic approval if deadlines are missed, along with judicial review if an application is denied.
SB 686 will now go to the Senate Rules Committee for consideration.
AIF supports responsible growth by allowing limited, well-planned development on land surrounded by existing infrastructure to help ease the housing shortage in Florida.
SB 1434 - Infill Redevelopment
On Tuesday, February 10, SB 1434 by Senator Calatayud (R-Miami) was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee and was reported favorably. AIF stood in support of this legislation.
This bill allows environmentally impacted land in dense urban counties to be used by streamlining redevelopment and removing local regulatory barriers that restrict housing supply. The legislation preempts restrictive zoning rules, limits local interference, and creates uniform development standards.
SB 1434 will now go to the Senate Rules Committee for consideration.
AIF supports laws that make it faster and easier to receive permits so homes can continue to be built across Florida. With housing costs rising, building more homes can help increase supply and keep prices affordable for families.
