The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes concerning the management and rehabilitation of brownfield sites, which are properties that may be contaminated but have potential for redevelopment. It removes the requirement for property owners to provide information about institutional controls to local governments for mapping purposes and eliminates local government mapping requirements. Additionally, sites that receive a site rehabilitation completion order without institutional controls will be removed from the registry of contaminated sites. The bill also revises the conditions under which applicants can claim tax credits related to the rehabilitation of these sites, specifying a timeframe for application submission and updating eligibility criteria.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions and legislative findings regarding brownfield sites, emphasizing the need to facilitate their redevelopment by removing barriers that may delay achieving a "No Further Action" status. It establishes eligibility criteria for participation in the brownfield program, allowing local governmental entities and individuals who have not contributed to contamination since July 1, 2025, to participate. The bill modifies liability protection language and replaces terms like "no further action" letter with "site rehabilitation completion order." It also includes provisions for economic development tax exemptions for businesses in these areas and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, aiming to streamline the cleanup and redevelopment process while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Statutes affected:
H 733 Filed: 376.78, 196.1995, 288.1175
H 733 c1: 376.78, 196.1995, 288.1175
H 733 er: 376.78, 196.1995, 288.1175