Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S416: Property Damage Caused by Limestone Mining Operations
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that certain property owners who have sustained property damage as a result of limestone mining operations have a right to file a claim for compensation; providing requirements for such claims; requiring the Division of Administrative Hearings to adjudicate specified claims, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to property damage caused by limestone mining operations; creating s. 552.445, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; creating s. 552.4451, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 552.4452, F.S.; providing that certain property owners who have sustained property damage as a result of limestone mining operations have a right to file a claim for compensation; providing requirements for such claims; requiring such claims to be brought within a specified period of time; creating s. 552.4453, F.S.…
From the introduced text, November 6, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to property damage caused by limestone mining operations; creating s. 552.445, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; creating s. 552.4451, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 552.4452, F.S.; providing that certain property owners who have sustained property damage as a result of limestone mining operations have a right to file a claim for compensation; providing requirements for such claims; requiring such claims to be brought within a specified period of time; creating s. 552.4453, F.S.; requiring the Division of Administrative Hearings to adjudicate specified claims; providing for the adjudication process; providing a standard of proof; requiring an administrative law judge to make certain findings; creating s. 552.4454, F.S.; providing an annual appropriation; requiring the state to compensate property owners whose claims are upheld for certain costs; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSection 552.445, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 552.445âProperty damage caused by limestone mining operations; legislative findings and intent.â (1)âThe Legislature finds that: (a)âLimestone mining for aggregate is an essential component of this stateâs economy, contributing to infrastructure development and construction by providing a cost effective source of concrete. (b)âLimiting limestone mining operations would result in increased costs of construction, adversely affecting this stateâs economy and its residents. (2)âThe Legislature also …
Sponsors
- Bryan Avila (R, 39) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Judiciary
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Subjects: Fiscal Policy, Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S416?
- S416 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Property Damage Caused by Limestone Mining Operations.
- What does S416 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to property damage caused by limestone mining operations; creating s. 552.445, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; creating s. 552.4451, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 552.4452, F.S.; providing that certain property owners who have sustained property damage as a result of limestone mining operations have a right to file a claim for compensation; providing requirements for such claims; requiring such claims to be brought within a specified period of time; creating s. 552.4453, F.S.…
- What is the status of S416?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Judiciary (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S416?
- Bryan Avila (R, 39).
- Where is the official record for S416?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/416
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