The bill amends section 366.032 of the Florida Statutes to expand the list of entities that are preempted from enacting or enforcing restrictions on utility services. It includes boards, agencies, commissions, and authorities of counties and municipal corporations among those entities that cannot restrict or prohibit the types or fuel sources of energy produced, used, delivered, converted, or supplied by certain utilities. Additionally, the bill voids any existing documents or policies from governmental entities that conflict with this preemption, ensuring that only the specified entities can dictate energy production and usage.
The amendments specifically clarify that municipalities, counties, special districts, and other political subdivisions, including community development districts, are prohibited from taking actions that would limit the use of appliances powered by the energy sources provided by the listed entities. The bill also states that any preempted charters, resolutions, ordinances, rules, codes, or policies that existed before July 1, 2021, will be rendered void. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.