Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 1319
Surface Waters
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cross (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Surface Waters; Requires DEP to incorporate habitat equivalency analysis in uniform mitigation assessment method; requires that permits for dredging & filling include certain requirements; requires permitted entities to bear full cost & responsibility for any damage or destruction caused by dredging, filling, or related activities; designates coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure & nature-based solutions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Filed