Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1319: Surface Waters
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1319 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Surface Waters. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Cross (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Cross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed