The bill amends Section 425.041 of the Florida Statutes to prohibit rural electric cooperatives that sell electricity at retail from adopting, enacting, or enforcing certain fees, including lot fees, developer fees, or surcharges. The new legal language specifies that these cooperatives cannot implement any bylaws, tariffs, or policies that restrict or prohibit the types of energy production sources or the use of appliances that utilize these energy sources. This change aims to ensure that customers have access to a variety of energy options without additional financial barriers imposed by the cooperatives.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026. The bill seeks to enhance consumer rights and promote energy diversity by preventing cooperatives from limiting the energy sources available to their customers or the appliances they can use.

Statutes affected:
S 288 Filed: 425.041
S 288 e1: 425.041
S 288 er: 425.041