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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to biosolids management; amending s. 403.0855, F.S.; prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing a permit for certain biosolids land application sites if there is a permitted wastewater treatment facility that accepts septage for higher levels of treatment and which meets specified requirements; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning biosolids management, amends Florida Statutes to prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from issuing or renewing permits for certain land application sites that accept septage, which is treated human waste, as Class B biosolids, a specific category of treated sewage sludge. This prohibition applies if there is an existing permitted wastewater treatment facility that accepts septage for more advanced treatment, is located within 30 miles of the proposed land application site, is owned or operated by a government entity (federal, state, or local), and is currently operational and not at full capacity. The bill also includes an effective date of July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Received (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/Analyses/h1285c.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/Analyses/h1285b.SAC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/Analyses/h1285a.NRD.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/Amendment/663585/PDF | |
| Analysis - Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/Analyses/h1285.NRD.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1285/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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