House Bill 1051 establishes a new section, 190.0071, in the Florida Statutes that outlines the procedures for recall elections within community development districts. The bill allows electors to initiate the recall of certain governing body members through a petition process, requiring signatures from at least 10% of registered electors in the district. Each targeted member must have a separate petition, which cannot be amended once filed. The bill details the responsibilities of a recall committee, including the appointment of a chairperson, and sets forth the verification process for signatures, the timeline for submission, and the conditions under which a recall election must occur. Grounds for removal include malfeasance, misfeasance, and neglect of duty, with penalties for fraudulent activities related to the petition process.

Additionally, the bill mandates that recall elections must be held within a specified timeframe if deemed necessary by a judge, and it outlines the ballot format for these elections. It stipulates that petitions cannot be filed until a member has served one-fourth of their term and establishes that individuals removed or who resign after a petition is filed are ineligible for reappointment for two years. The bill aims for uniformity in recall procedures across the state, repealing conflicting special laws, and includes a provision that board members elected to the board of supervisors are subject to these recall procedures. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.