The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to improve emergency management and recovery processes, particularly in response to natural disasters. Key changes include the requirement for landlords to allow tenants to retrieve belongings after property damage, and the prohibition of local governments participating in the National Flood Insurance Program from adopting ordinances that impose cumulative substantial improvement periods for repairs. Additionally, the bill prevents local governments from assessing impact fees for replacement structures that do not increase public facility impacts, with exceptions for significant increases in size or capacity. It also raises the square footage threshold for improvements to damaged homestead properties and updates funding priorities for public hurricane shelters.

Moreover, the legislation establishes a special needs shelter registration program to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, mandates collaboration among state agencies for resource access, and requires the development of a comprehensive state emergency management plan. It emphasizes transparency in emergency response contracts and mandates documentation of resources secured in anticipation of emergencies. The bill also introduces measures to streamline recovery efforts, such as requiring counties to develop poststorm permitting plans and restricting local governments from enacting moratoriums for one year after a hurricane. Overall, the bill aims to enhance preparedness, accountability, and efficiency in emergency management and recovery processes across Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 180 Filed: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 c1: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 c2: 193.4518, 215.559, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 e1: 193.4518, 250.375, 252.355, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 400.063, 403.7071
S 180 e2: 83.63, 193.155, 215.559, 250.375, 252.3611, 252.363, 252.365, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 403.7071, 553.902
S 180 er: 83.63, 193.155, 215.559, 250.375, 252.3611, 252.363, 252.365, 252.3655, 252.373, 380.0552, 403.7071, 553.902