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FL S1260

FL S1260
Services During a State of Emergency


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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to services during a state of emergency; amending s. 287.056, F.S.; requiring the Department of Management Services to enter into and maintain state term contracts for building code inspection services; creating s. 468.634, F.S.; authorizing individuals to work in specified positions, for a specified timeframe, if they meet certain requirements; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Management Services to establish and maintain state term contracts for building code inspection services, which are defined as services related to ensuring compliance with building codes. Additionally, it creates a new provision allowing individuals to work as building code inspectors or plans examiners for up to one year following a Governor-declared state of emergency, provided they meet certain qualifications such as being under a state term contract, being qualified in another state with a mutual aid agreement, or holding a valid license in another state for five years prior to the emergency declaration. This measure aims to expedite the availability of qualified personnel for essential building inspections during emergencies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Senate), Regulated Industries (Senate)

Last Action

Died on Calendar (on 03/13/2026)

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