Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H115: Property Damage Caused by Limestone Mining Operations
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Provides that certain property owners who have sustained property damage as result of limestone mining operations have right to file claim for compensation; provides claims requirements; requires such claims to be brought within specified period of time; requires Division of Administrative Hearings to adjudicate such claims; provides for adjudication process; provides annual appropriation; requires state to compensate property owners' whose claims are upheld for certain costs.
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.; providing definitions; 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, October 7, 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.; providing definitions; 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. Section 552.445, Florida Statutes, is created to read: words underlined are additions. hb115-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 115 2026 552.445 Property damage caused by limestone mining operations; legislative findings and intent.-- (1) The Legislature finds that: (a) Limestone mining for aggregate is an essential component of this state's economy, contributing to infrastructure development and construction by providing a costeffective source of concrete. (b) Limiting limestone mining operations would result in increased costs …
Sponsors
- Fabricio, Tom (R, HD-110) · primary sponsor
- Bartleman, Robin (D, HD-103)
- Holcomb, Jeff (R, HD-053)
Latest actions
- : Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Referred to Judiciary Committee
- : Referred to Budget Committee
- : Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H115?
- H115 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Property Damage Caused by Limestone Mining Operations.
- What does H115 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.; providing definitions; 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 H115?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H115?
- Fabricio, Tom (R, HD-110), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H115?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/115
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