Bill
HB 995
HB 995 would have modified Florida's critical land-use designation program, but its companion bill CS/CS/SB 180 passed into law instead, making this bill moot.
HB 995 proposed modifications to Florida's "Areas of Critical State Concern" (ACSC) program, which allows the state to designate and regulate land use in regions of statewide significance. The bill would have altered how these areas are designated, managed, and potentially removed from critical status. A companion bill (CS/CS/SB 180) passed instead and was enacted into law.
Areas of Critical State Concern give the state authority over local land-use decisions in ecologically sensitive or strategically important regions—affecting property rights, development permissions, and environmental protection. Changes to this program directly impact whether landowners can develop property, whether environmental features are preserved, and the balance of power between state and local governments in Florida's growth management.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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