The bill amends section 180.191 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for municipalities that operate water and sewer utilities. It mandates that municipalities must charge consumers in another municipality the same rates, fees, and charges as they charge their own residents, provided that the utility service is delivered from a treatment plant located within the boundaries of the separate municipality. This new provision is outlined in a newly added subsection (2) to the existing law.

Additionally, the bill renumbers existing subsections and makes several modifications to the language regarding how municipalities can set rates for consumers outside their boundaries. It clarifies that municipalities may charge the same rates as those within their boundaries, with the option to add a surcharge of up to 25 percent, but it also specifies that the total charges for outside consumers cannot exceed 50 percent more than what is charged to inside consumers. The bill also removes the requirement for a public hearing for certain rate adjustments, streamlining the process for municipalities. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.