Bill > H1515

This bill authorizes courts to assess and award reasonable attorney fees, costs, and damages in certain civil actions filed against local governments challenging the adoption or enforcement of a local ordinance on the grounds that it is expressly preempted by the state constitution or state law, or is arbitrary or unreasonable. The bill also provides procedures for the continued consideration of proposed ordinances and requires local governments to prepare business impact estimates before enacting certain ordinances. Additionally, the bill allows for the suspension of enforcement of recently enacted ordinances that are subject to legal challenges, and provides for expedited judicial review of such challenges.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1515