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This bill revises several provisions related to the protection of private property rights in Florida. Key changes include: 1. Reducing the required notice period for property owners to file a claim against a governmental entity from 150 days to 90 days. It also allows property owners to notify the governmental entity directly if proper notice was not provided. 2. Allowing property owners to elect to have a court determine the award of compensation instead of a jury if their property is inordinately burdened by government action. 3. Authorizing property owners to bring actions to declare prohibited exactions (requirements imposed by the government as a condition of development approval) invalid and recover damages. 4. Requiring the Department of Transportation to offer the previous property owner a right of first refusal before disposing of certain properties acquired for transportation purposes. The bill applies to claims made in response to actions taken by governmental entities on or after July 1, 2020.

Health and Social Services, Justice

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1766