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SB 1180

Community Development Districts

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen Arrington

SB 1180 creates a recall election process allowing Florida Community Development District residents to remove elected board officials before term expiration.

Chapter No. 2026-164
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Bill Summary · SB 1180

Legislative bill overview

SB 1180 establishes procedures for recall elections in Florida Community Development Districts (CDDs), which are special-purpose local governments that manage infrastructure and services in planned developments. The bill creates a framework allowing residents to petition for and conduct recall elections to remove CDD elected officials before their terms expire.

Why is this important

CDDs affect hundreds of thousands of Floridians by controlling assessments, bonds, and development decisions in their districts, yet residents often have limited influence over board decisions. Establishing recall mechanisms could increase accountability and resident control, though it may also create instability or increase litigation costs that ultimately affect property owners through higher assessments.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment burden: Recall elections and associated litigation costs may be passed to residents through increased CDD assessments, particularly in smaller districts
  • Governance stability: Frequent or threatened recalls could undermine long-term planning and infrastructure projects that require multi-year commitments
  • Petition thresholds: The bill's signature requirements for triggering recalls will determine whether they're accessible to average residents or only organized groups with resources
  • Developer concerns: Developers and initial board members may resist mechanisms perceived as undermining their ability to complete planned communities as envisioned

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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