Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session - Statutes Affecting Construction
Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session begins March 4th, and legislators have already begun submitting proposed statutes impacting the construction industry. Check back here for updates on proposed bills and learn which ones actually become laws affecting construction in Florida.
Proposed SB 346 would delete a provision of 489.113, Florida Statutes, that previously reserved regulation of hoisting equipment including power-operated cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors used in construction, demolition, or excavation work, to the State of Florida. If enacted, the changes would take place July 1, 2025.
Proposed HB 453 would modify 489.105 by changing the definitions of commercial pool/spa contractor, residential pool/spa contractor, and "swimming pool/spa servicing contractor. If enacted, the changes would take effect July 1, 2025.