Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1020
Regulation of Chickees
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Truenow (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Regulation of Chickees; Defining the term “chickee”; prohibiting counties and municipalities, respectively, from enacting ordinances, regulations, or policies that prevent construction of chickees under certain circumstances or that are more restrictive than federal floodplain management regulations; providing that later incorporation of certain features into an existing chickee requires a permit; providing criminal penalties for persons who are not members of specific tribes and who construct chickees in an attempt to circumvent the Florida Building Code, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 929 (Ch. 2026-55) - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Now in Regulated Industries - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Community Affairs; Regulated Industries; Rules - Dec 29, 2025 · Senate
Filed