Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 683: Construction Regulations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 683 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Construction Regulations. Primary sponsor: Griff Griffitts (Republican), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Chapter No. 2025-140.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Construction Regulations; Requires DEP to adopt minimum standards for installation of synthetic turf on specified properties; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any pronouncement that prohibits, or is enforced to prohibit, property owners from installing synthetic turf meeting certain requirements; requires local governmental entities to approve or deny certain price quotes & provide notice to contractors within specified timeframe; prohibits state or certain political subdivisions from penalizing or rewarding bidders for performing larger or smaller volumes of construction work for state or political subdivisions; provides exemption from Florida Building Code to systems or equipment located within spaceport territory which is used for specified purposes; prohibits local governments from requiring copies of contracts & certain associated documents for issuance of building permits or as requirement for submitting building permit applications; revises conditions under which specified contractors may elect to use private provider to provide inspection services; authorizes private providers to use automated or software-based plans review systems designed to make certain determinations; requires local building officials to issue permits within specified timeframe if such permit application is related to certain single-trade plans reviews; authorizes certain inspections to be performed in person or virtually.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griff Griffitts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvette Benarroch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Michelle Salzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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. 2025-140
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 712
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Rules
- Received
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