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FloridaHB 11032026HouseWALLET

Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions

Sponsored By: Robert Alexander "Alex" Andrade (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationNatural Resources & Disasters SubcommitteeIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

Three violations make boat a nuisance

Beginning July 1, 2026, a boat with three or more violations of s.327.4107(2) in 24 months is a public nuisance if the cases are not acquitted or dismissed. Failing to appear or to pay a civil fine counts unless a court excuses it. The state commission, law enforcement, and authorized code officers can relocate or remove the boat from state waters. They are not liable for damage from removal unless they act with gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Monroe liveaboards keep anchoring rights longer

Beginning July 1, 2026, if you legally make your boat your home in Monroe County, you are exempt from the anchoring limit. That exemption lasts until at least 100 new public moorings are available within 1 mile of the Key West Bight City Dock. The law raises the threshold from 60 to 100 moorings. The state commission prioritizes this area for finding and removing derelict vessels.

Cities can create boating restriction zones

Beginning July 1, 2026, cities and counties can set local boating restriction zones, like no‑wake, slow‑speed, numeric speed limits, or vessel‑exclusion areas. The state commission must review a complete application and find it is needed for public safety before any zone takes effect. The commission tells applicants within 30 days what is needed to complete an application and acts within 90 days after it is complete. Zones must be marked with uniform waterway markers, and the commission’s action is subject to chapter 120 review.

Local code officers enforce boating rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, counties and cities can, with state commission review and approval, let local code enforcement officers enforce nuisance‑boat rules and long‑term anchoring permits. The commission adopts rules for this program. Authorized officers can identify nuisance boats, order fixes, moves, storage, removal, or disposal (including boats at risk of becoming derelict), and issue noncriminal boating citations under the uniform boating citation system. These citations are exempt from the requirements of s.162.21(3)(c) and (d).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Alexander "Alex" Andrade

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Fabián Basabe

    Republican • House

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 3/3/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 109 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-36

    4/21/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    4/20/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/9/2026

  4. • In Messages • Ordered enrolled

    3/5/2026House

  5. • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 611 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/SB 1682 -SJ 611 • Read 2nd time -SJ 611 • Read 3rd time -SJ 611 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 611

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. • In Messages • Referred to Rules • Received

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. • Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 109, NAYS 0

    3/3/2026House

  8. • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)

    2/26/2026House

  9. • Favorable by State Affairs Committee • Reported out of State Affairs Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/24/2026House

  10. • Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    2/20/2026House

  11. • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in State Affairs Committee

    2/16/2026House

  12. • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    2/13/2026House

  13. • Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    2/12/2026House

  14. • Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

    2/10/2026House

  15. • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

    1/30/2026House

  16. • Reported out of Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    1/29/2026House

  17. • Favorable with CS by Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

    1/28/2026House

  18. • Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda

    1/26/2026House

  19. • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    1/13/2026House

  20. • Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

    1/12/2026House

  21. • Filed

    1/7/2026House

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