Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 948
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McClain (Republican)
- Community Affairs
Cosponsors (4)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; 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.
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 with Committee Substitute | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 399 (Ch. 2026-7), CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2026-63) - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
CS by Community Affairs read 1st time - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Now in Judiciary - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 1 - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules - Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Filed