The bill introduces new provisions related to public construction contracts and commercial building permits in Florida. It creates a new section, 287.05702, which defines "awarding body" and "concurrent delay," and establishes that any contract provisions that attempt to waive a contractor's rights to recover costs or obtain time extensions due to delays caused by the awarding body are void and unenforceable. Additionally, it specifies that provisions waiving rights for concurrent delays are also void if the awarding body contributed to the delay. The bill emphasizes that these changes are in line with public policy and will apply to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a uniform commercial building permit application under section 553.789, which must be accepted statewide without modification. It mandates that the Florida Building Commission, in consultation with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, create standardized trade-specific forms for various construction trades. Local enforcement agencies are allowed to require supplemental forms but cannot extend review timelines. The bill also defines "commercial construction project" and requires local enforcement agencies to reduce permit fees significantly when private providers are used for plans review or inspection services. If the agencies fail to comply with these fee reductions, they forfeit the ability to collect any fees for the project. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.