HB 683 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Construction Regulations

Summary

Construction Regulations; Requires DEP to adopt minimum standards for installation of synthetic turf on specified properties; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any pronouncement that prohibits, or is enforced to prohibit, property owners from installing synthetic turf meeting certain requirements; requires local governmental entities to approve or deny certain price quotes & provide notice to contractors within specified timeframe; prohibits state or certain political subdivisions from penalizing or rewarding bidders for performing larger or smaller volumes of construction work for state or political subdivisions; provides exemption from Florida Building Code to systems or equipment located within spaceport territory which is used for specified purposes; prohibits local governments from requiring copies of contracts & certain associated documents for issuance of building permits or as requirement for submitting building permit applications; revises conditions under which specified contractors may elect to use private provider to provide inspection services; authorizes private providers to use automated or software-based plans review systems designed to make certain determinations; requires local building officials to issue permits within specified timeframe if such permit application is related to certain single-trade plans reviews; authorizes certain inspections to be performed in person or virtually.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Signed Jun 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

H 683 e1 → H 683 er · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill version transitioned from an Engrossed draft to an Enrolled version, indicating it has been signed into law. The changes are primarily administrative formatting updates including the addition of 'ENROLLED' status labels and updated file identifiers, rather than substantive policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

Document status changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' indicating final legislative approval

File reference numbers updated from 'hb683 -04-e1' to 'hb683 -04-er' reflecting version progression

Added '2025 Legislature' designation to clarify legislative session year

H 683 c1 → H 683 c2 · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was substantially rewritten to expand its scope beyond just synthetic turf regulations. While the original version focused primarily on synthetic turf installation and contractor pricing, the new version adds multiple construction-related provisions including mass timber building materials, alarm system contractor definitions, building code amendments, and spaceport equipment exemptions. The synthetic turf section was also modified to require the Department of Environmental Protection to establish minimum installation standards before local governments can be restricted from regulating it.

Scope change

The bill's scope significantly expanded from focusing mainly on synthetic turf and contractor pricing to include multiple construction industry regulations including building materials, alarm systems, and permit requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for the Department of Environmental Protection to establish minimum standards for synthetic turf installation on single-family residential properties of 1 acre or less before local governments can be restricted from regulating it.

Added provisions requiring the Florida Building Commission to amend the Florida Building Code to recognize tall mass timber as an allowable material for specified construction types.

Added provisions exempting systems or equipment located within spaceport territories from the Florida Building Code when used for specified purposes.

Added amendments to prohibit local governments from requiring copies of contracts and associated documents for building permit issuance.

Modified the synthetic turf section to require DEP rulemaking before local governments can be restricted from regulating synthetic turf installations.

Added provisions to amend s. 489.505, F.S. relating to alarm system contractors and s. 553.73, F.S. relating to building code recognition of mass timber.

DEFINITION

Added amendments to revise the definition of 'certified alarm system contractor' and related tax exemptions.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House Apr 23, 2025

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 38

Apr 30, 2025

D Democratic10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican27

26 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 13, 2025

Signed into law

Approved by Governor

legislature

Apr 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment 718999 adopted

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Bill referred to House Calendar

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Commerce Committee

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee

lower

Apr 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Added to Commerce Committee agenda

lower

Apr 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Commerce Committee

lower

Apr 2, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

lower

Mar 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors