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HB 339

Licensure Requirements for Surveyors and Mappers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Abbott

HB 339 modifies Florida's surveyor and mapper licensure requirements, but died in Commerce Committee after being postponed in May 2025.

Died in Commerce Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 339

Legislative bill overview

HB 339 would modify Florida's licensure requirements for surveyors and mappers, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill was introduced by Rep. Shane Abbott and progressed through the Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee before stalling in the Commerce Committee.

Why is this important

Surveyor and mapper licensing directly affects Florida's real estate, construction, and land management industries. Changes to licensure requirements can impact job accessibility, professional standards, and the cost of surveying services that consumers and businesses rely on for property transactions and development projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Professional standards vs. accessibility: Debate over whether requirements should be stricter (protecting professional standards) or more flexible (lowering barriers to entry)
  • Scope of practice disputes: Disagreement about what tasks surveyors versus mappers can perform and under what conditions
  • Economic impact on practitioners: Concerns about how new requirements might affect existing surveyors' businesses or create compliance costs

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

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