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Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to rural electric cooperatives; amending s. 425.041, F.S.; prohibiting a cooperative that sells electricity at retail from adopting, enacting, or enforcing a fee meeting specified criteria; revising the applicability of such prohibition on the types or fuel sources of energy production which may be used, delivered, converted, or supplied by specified entities; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida law regarding rural electric cooperatives by prohibiting these cooperatives from adopting or enforcing certain fees, bylaws, or policies that could restrict energy production or appliance usage. Specifically, the bill prevents retail electricity-selling cooperatives from implementing lot fees, developer fees, or surcharges that would limit the types of energy sources or fuel types used by entities listed in section 366.032(1)(b)-(e) of Florida Statutes. The bill also protects consumers' rights to use appliances like stoves or grills that utilize these energy sources. The legislation defines an "appliance" as a device manufactured to use energy and subject to specific requirements in the Florida Building Code or Fire Prevention Code. By expanding the previous law's language and adding explicit protections against fees and restrictions, the bill aims to ensure more flexibility for consumers in their energy choices and appliance usage within rural electric cooperative service areas. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379 |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379/Analyses/h0379c.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379/Analyses/h0379b.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379/Analyses/h0379a.EIS.PDF |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379/Analyses/h0379.EIS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/379/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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