2026 Florida Legislative Session

While the 2026 Legislative Session is still underway, there are already a number of bills that will be sent to the Governor for review and signature.

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New Statute Allows Out of State Inspectors and Plans Examiners to be Licensed in Florida During a State of Emergency
New Statute Allows Out of State Inspectors and Plans Examiners to be Licensed in Florida During a State of Emergency

HB 803 (2026) created a new statue allowing out of state plans examiners and inspectors to assist building officials in Florida during a state of emergency

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Amended Statute Would Allow Permits to be Issued in 5 Days for Work on Single Family Residences Valued at Less Than $15,000.00
Amended Statute Would Allow Permits to be Issued in 5 Days for Work on Single Family Residences Valued at Less Than $15,000.00

HB 803 (2026) amends 553.792 to allow building permits to be issued in 5 days for certain work on single family residences under $15,000.00.

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Proposed Statute Would Require Florida Building Commission to Establish Statewide Building Permit Applications for Commercial and Residential Projects
Proposed Statute Would Require Florida Building Commission to Establish Statewide Building Permit Applications for Commercial and Residential Projects

HB 803 (2026) amends 553.77, Florida Statutes, to require the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform, statewide building permit application for residential and commercial projects.

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Recently Enacted Bill Exempts Certain Work Below $7,500.00 and Certain Hurricane Preparedness Work from Permitting Requirements
Recently Enacted Bill Exempts Certain Work Below $7,500.00 and Certain Hurricane Preparedness Work from Permitting Requirements

HB 803 (2026) amends Florida’s statutes regarding building permits to exempt certain work under $7,500.00 and certain hurricane preparedness efforts.

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New Statute Removes Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work
New Statute Removes Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work

HB 803 (2026) makes changes to a lot of statutes related to building permits and inspections. But from a licensing perspective, the bill makes a small revision to 489.129, Florida Statutes, which governs prohibited conduct by contractors.

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Amended Statute Changes Permit Expiration Times for Single Family Dwellings
Amended Statute Changes Permit Expiration Times for Single Family Dwellings

Amendments to 125.56, Florida Statutes, alter the expiration deadlines of permits for residential dwellings.

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New Statute Creates Safety Design Standards for Office Surgery Suites
New Statute Creates Safety Design Standards for Office Surgery Suites

HB 1175 (2026), creates a new section of Florida’s Building Code Act, and requires the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Marshall to enact design safety standards for office surgery suites.

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New Statute Alters Change of Occupancy Rules With Regard to Fire Protection and Suppression for Single and Two-Family Dwellings
New Statute Alters Change of Occupancy Rules With Regard to Fire Protection and Suppression for Single and Two-Family Dwellings

SB 1452 (2026), creates a new subsection to the enforcement portions of Florida’s Building Code Act, and alters the laws applicable to changes of occupancy and fire protection requirements for certain single and two-family residences.

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New Statute Adds Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.
New Statute Adds Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.

SB 290 (2026), adds definitions for subcontractor and supplier to Chapter 489 and make it a violation of Florida’s Contractor Licensing Statutes for contractors not to pay subcontractors timely.

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