Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1238: Residential Living Arrangements
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing that a family community residence or transitional community residence constitutes a residential use allowed in specified zoning districts if certain requirements are met; providing that a proposed community residence may receive a reasonable accommodation if the sponsoring entity demonstrates that specified requirements are met; requiring that a recovery community be licensed or certified by a licensing or certifying entity, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to residential living arrangements; amending s. 419.001, F.S.; defining terms; deleting definitions and provisions related to community residential living arrangements; creating s. 419.003, F.S.; providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing the purpose and duties of a community residence; requiring that the residents of a community residence receive care by supportive staff as may be necessary; providing that residents may be self-governing or supervised by a certain sponsoring entity…
From the introduced text, January 6, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to residential living arrangements; amending s. 419.001, F.S.; defining terms; deleting definitions and provisions related to community residential living arrangements; creating s. 419.003, F.S.; providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing the purpose and duties of a community residence; requiring that the residents of a community residence receive care by supportive staff as may be necessary; providing that residents may be self-governing or supervised by a certain sponsoring entity; providing that a community residence constitutes a family for certain purposes and is not subject to certain provisions if certain conditions are met; providing that certain community residences may not be included when determining spacing distance requirements; requiring that a community residence be licensed or certified, or operate pursuant to a charter from an entity recognized or sanctioned by Congress; authorizing a local government to revoke or nullify the siting approval of a community residence under certain circumstances; prohibiting a sponsoring entity whose license, certification, or charter, or application for such license, certification, or charter, has been revoked or denied from operating a community residence; providing for the nullification of zoning approval under certain circumstances; authorizing the sponsoring entity of a community residence to appeal the revocation or denial of its license, certification, or charter; requiring that zoning …
Sponsors
- Harrell, Gayle (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Community Affairs
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Community Affairs; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Community Affairs, Rules, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Common questions
- What is S1238?
- S1238 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Residential Living Arrangements.
- What does S1238 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to residential living arrangements; amending s. 419.001, F.S.; defining terms; deleting definitions and provisions related to community residential living arrangements; creating s. 419.003, F.S.; providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing the purpose and duties of a community residence; requiring that the residents of a community residence receive care by supportive staff as may be necessary; providing that residents may be self-governing or supervised by a certain sponsoring entity…
- What is the status of S1238?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Community Affairs (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1238?
- Harrell, Gayle (R, SD-031).
- Where is the official record for S1238?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1238
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