This bill amends existing Florida statutes related to emergency management and building inspections during emergencies. It specifically updates sections 252.35 and 252.381 to enhance training programs for emergency management personnel and establish poststorm permitting plans for counties and municipalities. The amendments require the Division of Emergency Management to implement continuous training programs for key personnel involved in postdisaster response and recovery, including specifying minimum training hours for certain officials. Additionally, the bill mandates that local governments develop training programs that comply with local floodplain management requirements.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new section, 468.634, which authorizes the Governor to permit individuals from states with mutual aid agreements to work in various inspection roles if they meet specific qualifications and complete designated training programs. The Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation are tasked with developing a Florida Building Code training program, while local governments are required to create training programs for any local amendments to the Florida Building Code. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1260 Filed: 252.35, 252.381