Florida Bill S0962 - Affordable Housing Land Use Definitions
Summary
The Florida Legislature has ordered enrolled Senate Bill 962, which revises definitions of certain land use categories. The bill aims to exclude farms and associated operations from specific residential development authorizations. This action marks a significant step in the legislative process towards enactment.
What changed
Florida Senate Bill 962, titled 'Affordable Housing,' has been ordered enrolled by the Florida Legislature, indicating it is nearing enactment. The bill's core change involves revising definitions of specific land use categories to exclude farms and farm operations from certain residential development authorizations. This amendment directly impacts how land can be utilized for development, particularly concerning agricultural properties.
Compliance officers in Florida should review the final text of S0962 once enacted to understand the precise definitions and exclusions related to land use and residential development. The bill's progression through legislative votes suggests it will become binding law, requiring adjustments to local zoning ordinances and development plans that may affect agricultural land. While no specific compliance deadline is provided in this enrollment status, entities involved in land development or agricultural operations should monitor the bill's final passage and subsequent implementation by local authorities.
What to do next
- Review the final text of Florida Senate Bill 962 upon enactment.
- Assess impact on land use and development plans concerning agricultural operations.
- Consult local zoning ordinances for alignment with revised land use definitions.
Source document (simplified)
FL S0962 | 2026 | Regular Session
Florida Senate Bill 962
FL State Legislature page for S0962
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Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Enrolled on March 17 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-03-17 - Ordered enrolled
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Summary
Revising the definitions of certain land use categories for which certain residential development may be authorized to exclude farms and farm operations and uses associated therewith, etc.
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Title
Affordable Housing
Sponsors
| Sen. Jennifer Bradley [R] |
Roll Calls
2026-03-11 - House - House: Third Reading RCS#786 (Y: 109 N: 2 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-19 - Senate - Senate: Third Reading RCS#28 (Y: 38 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-02-17 - Senate - Senate Rules (Y: 24 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-03 - Senate - Senate Agriculture (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-01-27 - Senate - Senate Community Affairs (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-17 | Senate | Ordered enrolled |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Passed; YEAS 109, NAYS 2 |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Read 3rd time |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Added to Third Reading Calendar |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Read 2nd time |
| 2026-03-10 | House | 1st Reading (Engrossed 1) |
| 2026-03-10 | House | Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026) |
| 2026-03-10 | House | Bill referred to House Calendar |
| 2026-02-19 | House | In Messages |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Immediately certified |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Read 3rd time |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Amendment(s) adopted (781508) |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Read 2nd time |
| 2026-02-18 | Senate | Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26 |
| 2026-02-18 | Senate | Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading |
| 2026-02-17 | Senate | Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0 |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Not Considered |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Now in Rules |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Favorable by Agriculture; YEAS 4 NAYS 0 |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | On Committee agenda-- Agriculture, 02/03/26, 3:30 pm, 301 Senate Building |
| 2026-01-28 | Senate | Now in Agriculture |
| 2026-01-27 | Senate | Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 |
| 2026-01-22 | Senate | On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced |
| 2026-01-07 | Senate | Referred to Community Affairs; Agriculture; Rules |
| 2025-12-18 | Senate | Filed |
Same As/Similar To
H837 (Similar To) 2026-03-11 - Laid on Table, refer to SB 962
S1548 (Similar To) 2026-03-06 - Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1389
H1389 (Similar To) 2026-03-13 - Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 125 | 01055 | | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
| 166 | 04151 | | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
Florida State Sources
| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962 |
| Text | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Text | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/BillText/e1/HTML |
| Text | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/BillText/er/HTML |
| Amendment | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Amendment/781508/HTML |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.pre.ca.PDF |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.ca.PDF |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.pre.ag.PDF |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.ag.PDF |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.pre.rc.PDF |
| Supplement | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Analyses/2026s00962.rc.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Vote/2026-01-27%200330PM~S00962%20Vote%20Record.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Vote/2026-02-03%200330PM~S00962%20Vote%20Record.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Vote/2026-02-17%201200PM~S00962%20Vote%20Record.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Vote/SenateVotes00962_028.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/962/Vote/HouseVote_s00962e1786.PDF |
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