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SB 558

Standards for Stormwater Systems

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Burgess and 1 co-sponsor

SB 558 sets statewide minimum standards for Florida stormwater systems to address flooding and water quality, moving through legislature with bipartisan sponsorship.

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Bill Summary · SB 558

Legislative bill overview

SB 558 establishes new minimum standards for stormwater management systems across Florida, likely addressing design, maintenance, and performance requirements for stormwater infrastructure. The bill has passed initial committee review with a Committee Substitute (CS) version and is moving through the legislative process for further consideration.

Why is this important

Florida faces increasing challenges from flooding, sea-level rise, and aging stormwater infrastructure. Standardized stormwater systems could reduce localized flooding, improve water quality, and create consistency across municipalities—though implementation costs and regulatory burdens vary significantly by region and local capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Municipalities and property owners may face significant expenses retrofitting existing systems or building to new standards, raising questions about state funding assistance
  • Local control vs. state mandate: Standardized state-level requirements may conflict with local governments' existing ordinances and their ability to tailor solutions to regional hydrology
  • Stringency and feasibility: The specific standards in the CS version determine whether requirements are achievable or if they impose infeasible engineering demands on smaller or less-resourced communities

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

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