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Florida House Bill 399 Becomes Law: What It Means for Local Governments and Development

04.27.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On March 27, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 399 into law (Chapter 2026‑7, Laws of Florida, with various provisions taking effect on different dates), enacting some of the most consequential changes to Florida’s land use and development framework in recent years. The Bill narrows local government discretion over […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying