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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to emergencies; amending s. 215.559, F.S.; revising the units of government given certain funding priority; amending s. 250.375, F.S.; authorizing certain servicemembers to provide medical care in specified circumstances; amending s. 252.32, F.S.; authorizing the Division of Emergency Management to create certain local organizations in constitutional offices; providing that constitutional offices have specified emergency powers; s. 252.34, F.S.; revising the definition of "political subdivision"; amending s. 252.35, F.S.; providing that the division has command and control of specified efforts; providing requirements for such efforts; revising duties of the division; authorizing the division to create new debris management sites in certain circumstances; creating s. 252.352, F.S.; requiring certain political subdivisions to publish specified information on publicly available websites; requiring such websites be available for a specified period of time; requiring certain county governments to provide to the county's legislative delegation specified office space, information, and contact; amending s. 252.355, F.S.; revising the name of the registry of persons with special needs and special needs shelters; requiring special needs shelters to include individuals with functional needs; authorizing the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide certain information to specified clients; amending s. 252.357, F.S.; requiring a specified plan to authorize a certain agency to contact senior living facilities in a disaster area; amending s. 252.359, F.S.; revising the manner in which the Division of Emergency Management facilitates transportation of essentials before and after an emergency; requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with the division to ensure the availability of essentials; specifying the entities that determine state roadways; amending s. 252.365, F.S.; revising the responsibilities of the emergency coordination officer; requiring the head of each agency to make specified notifications annually; amending s. 252.373, F.S.; authorizing the division to use certain funds for administration; amending s. 252.385, F.S.; revising reporting requirements for the division; revising requirements for a specified list; amending s. 282.201, F.S.; revising the division's temporary exemption from required use of the state data center; amending s. 403.7071, F.S.; revising the time period during which specified providers are not required to collect certain trash; requiring specified entities to take certain actions regarding the creation, authorization, preauthorization, and management of debris management sites; providing that such sites do not need to be inspected if certain conditions are met; amending s. 526.141, F.S.; requiring certain gasoline stations be equipped with an alternate power source; amending ss. 252.356, 381.0011, 381.0303, 400.492, 400.506, 400.610, 400.934, and 401.273, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's emergency management framework with several key provisions. It expands the definition of political subdivisions to include more types of local government entities and broadens the Division of Emergency Management's authority during emergencies. The bill updates requirements for special needs shelters to include individuals with functional limitations, requiring these shelters to accommodate people with various physical, mental, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. It mandates that counties provide emergency office space and contact information to their legislative delegations during disasters and requires political subdivisions to publish emergency-related legal information on public websites. The legislation also increases the preparedness requirements for various health care providers like home health agencies, nurse registries, and hospices, requiring them to develop comprehensive emergency management plans that ensure continuity of care during emergencies. Additionally, the bill requires self-service gasoline stations to be equipped with alternate power sources and allows the Division of Emergency Management to create new debris management sites during natural disasters. The changes aim to improve Florida's emergency response capabilities, enhance communication during crises, and ensure better support for vulnerable populations. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 180 (Ch. 2025-190) (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1337 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1337/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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