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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to local government code enforcement; amending s. 162.01, F.S.; revising a short title; amending s. 162.02, F.S.; revising legislative intent; amending s. 162.03, F.S.; authorizing a county or municipality to designate a special magistrate; authorizing a local governmental entity to assess administrative fees through the adoption of an alternate code enforcement system; reordering and amending s. 162.04, F.S.; defining the term “special magistrate”; making technical changes; amending s. 162.05, F.S.; revising the circumstances in which an enforcement board must declare an enforcement board member’s office vacant; amending s. 162.06, F.S.; revising the code violation notice, correction period, and hearing process; amending s. 162.07, F.S.; authorizing an enforcement board to record an original order issued by the board in the public records of the county; amending s. 162.08, F.S.; authorizing a person designated by the local governing body to serve certain subpoenas in a specified manner; amending s. 162.09, F.S.; clarifying certain penalty provisions; authorizing an enforcement board to record an original order in the public records of the county; amending s. 162.10, F.S.; conforming a provision to a change made by the act; amending s. 162.12, F.S.; revising the method by which certain notices may be provided to an alleged code violator; requiring an affidavit of delivery in certain circumstances; creating s. 162.41, F.S.; defining terms; requiring a governmental entity that permits its code inspectors to wear body cameras to establish certain policies and procedures; requiring such governmental entity to ensure that certain training occurs, retain certain data in accordance with public records laws, and perform a periodic review of actual body camera practices; amending s. 784.07, F.S.; defining the term “code enforcement officer”; requiring the reclassification of certain offenses committed against code enforcement officers while engaged in the performance of their duties; amending s. 784.083, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; increasing criminal penalties for certain crimes committed against a code inspector in certain circumstances; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively updates Florida's local government code enforcement laws by making several key changes. It revises the legislative intent and scope of code enforcement, allowing counties and municipalities to create code enforcement boards or designate special magistrates (legal professionals) to handle code violations. The bill modifies notification procedures for code violations, including more specific requirements for how notices must be delivered to property owners, with particular attention to corporate and condominium properties. It introduces new provisions for body cameras used by code inspectors, requiring governmental entities to establish detailed policies for their use, maintenance, and data storage. The bill also significantly increases criminal penalties for assaults or batteries against code enforcement officers, reclassifying such offenses to more serious degrees. Additionally, the legislation updates procedures for imposing administrative fines, recording orders, and creating liens against properties with code violations, while providing more detailed guidelines for the enforcement process. The changes aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and fair system for addressing local code enforcement issues, with enhanced protections for both code inspectors and property owners. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1104 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1104/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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