When was Florida House Bill HB 859 introduced?

HB 859 was introduced on Feb 15, 2023.

What's the current status of Florida House Bill HB 859?

The latest action on HB 859 by the House was: Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee on May 05, 2023.

Who introduced Florida House Bill HB 859?

HB 859 was introduced by Fabián Basabe.

Bill tracking in Florida - HB 859 (2023 legislative session)

Introduced
Feb 15, 2023
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed into Law

HB 859

Florida House Bill

Flood Damage Prevention; Provides specified maximum voluntary freeboard requirements for new construction & substantial improvements to existing construction; prohibits voluntary freeboard from being used in calculation of maximum allowable height for certain construction; authorizes local governments to adopt by ordinance minimum freeboard requirement or maximum voluntary freeboard that exceeds minimum requirements; requires Florida Building Commission to adopt by rule minimum freeboard requirements & to incorporate such requirements into next edition of FBC; requires commission to review freeboard requirements every 5 years.

Last Action See all actions

House • May 05, 2023: Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

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H 859 Filed