This 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 charge customers in another municipality the same rates, fees, and charges as those charged to consumers within their own boundaries, provided that the recipient municipality has a facility for water or wastewater treatment. The bill also includes definitions for key terms such as "facility," "wastewater treatment facility," and "water treatment facility," while making technical changes to the existing legal language.

Additionally, the bill redesignates existing subsections and introduces a new subsection that outlines the conditions under which municipalities can charge rates to consumers outside their boundaries. It allows for a surcharge of up to 25 percent on these rates, but stipulates that the total charges for services outside the municipality cannot exceed 50 percent more than those charged within. The bill also clarifies that public hearings are not required for certain rate adjustments, streamlining the process for municipalities. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.