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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to nature-based coastal resiliency; amending s. 258.397, F.S.; authorizing certain dredging and filling of submerged lands and placement of certain shorelines and seawalls within the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve; amending s. 258.42, F.S.; authorizing the erection of certain structures within aquatic preserves; creating s. 380.0938, F.S.; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection, by a specified date, to develop guidelines and standards for nature-based methods to address coastal resiliency; requiring the department and local governments to promote nature-based solutions for coastal resiliency; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance coastal resilience by promoting nature-based solutions, which are environmentally friendly methods to protect coastlines from issues like erosion, sea-level rise, and storm surges. It amends existing laws to allow for certain types of dredging and filling of submerged lands within the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve for the restoration and enhancement of natural systems like mangroves and oyster reefs, and permits the placement of living shorelines and seawalls to stabilize eroding shorelines. Additionally, the bill authorizes the erection of nature-based structures within aquatic preserves, such as living seawalls and vegetation planting, to improve coastal resilience. A new section requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop guidelines and standards for these nature-based methods by January 1, 2027, and mandates that the DEP and local governments promote public awareness and education about the value of these solutions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/Analyses/h1035c.SAC.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/Amendment/239619/PDF | |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/Analyses/h1035b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/Analyses/h1035a.NRD.PDF |
| Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/Analyses/h1035.NRD.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1035/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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