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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to affordable housing; amending ss. 125.01055 and 166.04151, F.S.; revising the definitions of certain land use categories for which certain residential development may be authorized to exclude farms and farm operations and uses associated therewith; revising the definition of the term "industrial use" to exclude certain facilities; providing exceptions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida Statutes related to affordable housing by revising the definitions of "commercial use" and "industrial use" to explicitly exclude farms and farm operations, including the packaging and sale of products raised on the premises, from being considered commercial or industrial activities for the purposes of affordable housing development. It also clarifies that certain areas intended to retain open character, such as open space districts, and areas designated as critical state concerns or part of the Florida wildlife corridor, are exempt from these affordable housing provisions. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (House), Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/20/2026)
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