Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 948: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders
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
SB 948 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders. Primary sponsor: Stan McClain (Republican), Community Affairs. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 399 (Ch. 2026-7), CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2026-63).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to follow certain application procedures for applications for certain development permits and development orders; creating the “Florida Starter Homes Act” for a specified purpose; prohibiting local governments from imposing regulations governing residential lots unless such regulations meet specified requirements; prohibiting local governments from imposing certain regulations if a residential lot is connected to a public water system and a sewerage system; requiring the permitting as of right of an off-site constructed residential dwelling in certain zoning districts, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan McClain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Community Affairs | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nick DiCeglie | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Ana Maria Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Darryl Rouson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Smith | Co-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
- Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 399 (Ch. 2026-7), CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2026-63)
- CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
- Now in Judiciary
- Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 1
- On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
- Introduced
- Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules
- Filed