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Introduced
08/02/2021
08/02/2021
In Committee
09/17/2021
09/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to legal rights of the natural environment; amending s. 403.412, F.S.; repealing provisions prohibiting local governments from recognizing or granting certain legal rights to the natural environment or granting such rights relating to the natural environment to a person or political subdivision; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals provisions that prohibit local governments from recognizing or granting legal rights to the natural environment or to persons or political subdivisions relating to the natural environment. This allows local governments to potentially grant such rights to the natural environment, which could give the environment legal standing to be represented in court and have its interests considered in decision-making processes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/6003 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/6003/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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