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SB 62

Resilient Buildings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

Florida bill establishing building resilience standards to address climate risks died in committee without advancing to final passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 62

Legislative bill overview

SB 62 aimed to establish resilience standards for building construction in Florida, likely addressing climate adaptation and disaster mitigation measures. The bill was introduced in early 2025 but failed to advance through the legislative process, dying in committee by mid-June.

Why is this important

Florida faces significant climate risks including sea-level rise, increased flooding, and hurricane impacts. Building code standards that incorporate resilience could reduce infrastructure damage, lower insurance costs, and protect public safety—though implementation costs and regulatory burden are legitimate concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Resilience requirements typically increase construction costs, potentially affecting housing affordability and development feasibility
  • Regulatory scope: Questions about which building types would be covered and how prescriptive versus performance-based standards would be structured
  • Economic competitiveness: Concerns that stricter Florida standards might disadvantage local developers compared to neighboring states

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

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