Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1451: Utility Services
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1451 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utility Services. Primary sponsor: Demi Busatta (Republican), Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-135.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Utility Services; Requiring that certain public meetings be held as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of a new or extended agreement under which a municipality will provide specified utility services in other municipalities or unincorporated areas; requiring municipalities that provide specified utility services to report certain information by a specified date, and annually thereafter, to the Florida Public Service Commission; requiring the commission to compile such information and submit a report by a specified date, and annually thereafter, to the Governor and the Legislature; preempting to the state the subject of a regional utilities authority, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demi Busatta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-135
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 30 NAYS 6
- Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (451889)
- In returning messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 79, NAYS 24
- Concurred in Senate amendment 253600 as amended
- Amendment 857587 Failed
- Amendment 451889 adopted
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