Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 979: Infill Redevelopment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 979 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Infill Redevelopment. Primary sponsor: David Borrero (Republican), Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1434 (Ch. 2026-84).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires developers of qualifying parcels to maintain specified buffer between new developments & single-family homes & townhouses; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees, & to provide written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option; requires development on qualifying parcels to meet concurrency requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Borrero | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs 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
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1434 (Ch. 2026-84)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
- Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
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