S0948Introduced in the Senate
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders
Introduced by Community Affairs
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Died in Judiciary
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Community Affairs · January 27, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Stan McClain | 9 | Yes |
| Ralph Massullo | 11 | Yes |
| Kathleen Passidomo | 28 | Yes |
| Shevrin Jones | 34 | No |
| Barbara Sharief | 35 | Yes |
| Jason Pizzo | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 1
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Judiciary
CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
Died in Judiciary
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