HB 1319: Surface Waters
GENERAL BILL by Cross
Surface Waters; Requires DEP to incorporate habitat equivalency analysis in uniform mitigation assessment method; requires that permits for dredging & filling include certain requirements; requires permitted entities to bear full cost & responsibility for any damage or destruction caused by dredging, filling, or related activities; designates coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure & nature-based solutions.
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/8/2026 House • Filed
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HB 1319, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/8/2026 at 4:11 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1422 Surface Waters Garcia Identical Last Action: 1/8/2026 S Filed 
Citations - Statutes (4)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 373.4137 Mitigation requirements for specified transportation projects. Page 7 (pdf) 373.414 Additional criteria for activities in surface waters and wetlands. Page 1 (pdf) 403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414. Page 5 (pdf) 403.93345 Coral reef protection. Page 6 (pdf)