The proposed bill establishes the Florida Service Lateral Assessment and Rehabilitation Act, which mandates that all utility systems in the state implement a comprehensive condition assessment program for service laterals. This program requires inspections of each service lateral at least once every seven years, utilizing closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and adhering to the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Lateral Assessment Certification Program protocols. Each lateral must be assigned a unique identification number and receive a pipeline severity score to indicate its condition. The bill also stipulates that any lateral with a high likelihood of failure must be flagged for immediate rehabilitation under a lateral monolithic repair program, which emphasizes non-disruptive trenchless technology methods to ensure a complete seal and mitigate infiltration.

Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement measures, including annual compliance reports that utility systems must submit to the Department of Environmental Protection, detailing their progress and findings. Noncompliance may result in administrative fines and other penalties. The state is also authorized to create incentive programs and allocate funds to assist utility systems in enhancing their assessment and repair efforts. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, aiming to address the significant environmental and public health risks posed by deteriorating service laterals.