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FL H0287

Building and Plumbing Permits for the Use of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to building and plumbing permits for the use of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; amending s. 381.0065, F.S.; revising conditions under which municipalities and political subdivisions are prohibited from issuing certain building and plumbing permits for the use of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statutes regarding building and plumbing permits for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (septic systems). The key change modifies the language related to how municipalities and political subdivisions issue building and plumbing permits, specifically replacing the requirement that a builder must have "received" a construction permit with language that they must have "applied for" a construction permit from the state department. This subtle modification potentially makes it easier for property owners and builders to obtain permits by removing the strict requirement of having already received the permit before applying for a municipal building permit. The bill maintains existing regulations around septic system installation, including requirements for permit types, system inspections, and environmental protections. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more flexibility in the permitting process for onsite sewage treatment systems while still maintaining public health and environmental standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/287
Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/287/Analyses/h0287a.NRD.PDF
Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/287/Analyses/h0287.NRD.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/287/BillText/Filed/PDF
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