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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to building requirements of certain structures; amending s. 553.73, F.S.; requiring the Florida Building Commission to require that the entire building envelope of certain structures meet the impact resistance requirements of the Florida Building Code and be constructed with wind-resistant materials designed and built to withstand a specified wind speed; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting with the 9th edition of the Florida Building Code, the Florida Building Commission must require the entire exterior of certain structures to meet impact resistance standards and be built with materials strong enough to withstand winds of 160 miles per hour. This applies to multi-story residential buildings with sleeping units, new homes built within 5 miles of the coast, new homes in high-velocity hurricane zones, designated hurricane shelters, and any rebuilt structures that meet these criteria and were previously damaged by wind, flood, hurricane, tropical storm, or fire. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1218 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1218/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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