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FloridaSB 5822025SenateWALLET

Unlawful Demolition of Historical Buildings and Structures

Sponsored By: Thomas J. "Tom" Leek (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher fines for demolishing Florida historic buildings

Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida code enforcement boards and special magistrates can impose historic-demolition fines above the usual limits. This applies to buildings or structures individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places or contributing to a listed district. Competent substantial evidence must show the demolition was knowing and willful and either lacked a permit or resulted from a natural disaster. The fine cannot exceed 20% of the property's fair or just market value before demolition, as determined by the property appraiser.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Thomas J. "Tom" Leek

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 187 • No: 1

House vote • 4/29/2025

House Floor Vote

Yes: 115 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Rules Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Vote

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

Community Affairs Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2025-87

    5/27/2025

  2. Approved by Governor

    5/23/2025

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    5/16/2025

  4. Ordered enrolled

    4/29/2025Senate

  5. Passed; YEAS 115, NAYS 1

    4/29/2025House

  6. Read 3rd time

    4/29/2025House

  7. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    4/29/2025House

  8. Placed on 3rd reading

    4/29/2025House

  9. Read 2nd time

    4/29/2025House

  10. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    4/28/2025House

  11. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025)

    4/28/2025House

  12. Bill referred to House Calendar

    4/28/2025House

  13. In Messages

    4/9/2025House

  14. Immediately certified -SJ 392

    4/9/2025Senate

  15. Passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 381

    4/9/2025Senate

  16. Read 3rd time -SJ 381

    4/9/2025Senate

  17. Read 2nd time -SJ 381

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/09/25

    4/3/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    4/1/2025Senate

  20. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 25 NAYS 0

    4/1/2025Senate

  21. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/01/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

    3/27/2025Senate

  22. Now in Rules

    3/25/2025Senate

  23. Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 6 NAYS 0

    3/25/2025Senate

  24. On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/25/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

    3/20/2025Senate

  25. Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

    3/12/2025Senate

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