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Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session

Florida HB 1297

Beach Management

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary

Beach Management; Requires DEP to review certain data when designating certain beaches as critically eroded & in need of restoration & nourishment; requires that certain beaches be designated as critically eroded; authorizes Secretary of Environmental Protection to require coastal local governments to develop specified plans.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 12, 2026
House
Favorable (Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee)passSet your home in Florida to see
Feb 4, 2026
House
Favorable With Committee Substitute (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)passSet your home in Florida to see

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