Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1724: Utility Services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1724 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utility Services. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Martin (Republican), Regulated Industries, Community Affairs. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1451 (Ch. 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 a new agreement, or an extension, renewal, or material amendment of an existing agreement, to provide certain utility services at retail be in writing; 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; revising provisions relating to permissible rates, fees, and charges imposed by municipal water and sewer utilities on consumers located outside the municipal boundaries; requiring municipalities that provide specified utility services to report certain information by a specified date, and annually thereafter, to the Florida Public Service Commission, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Regulated Industries | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Community Affairs | 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/HB 1451 (Ch. 2026-135)
- Substituted CS/CS/HB 1451
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/11/26
- CS/CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 21 NAYS 3
- On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Now in Rules
- Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS/CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
- CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time
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