CS/SB 948: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders
GENERAL BILL by Community Affairs ; McClain ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Rodriguez ; DiCeglie ; Smith ; Rouson
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to follow certain application procedures for applications for certain development permits and development orders; creating the “Florida Starter Homes Act” for a specified purpose; prohibiting local governments from imposing regulations governing residential lots unless such regulations meet specified requirements; prohibiting local governments from imposing certain regulations if a residential lot is connected to a public water system and a sewerage system; requiring the permitting as of right of an off-site constructed residential dwelling in certain zoning districts, etc.
Last Action: 2/4/2026 Senate - CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 1 |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Now in Judiciary |
| 2/4/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Community Affairs read 1st time |
