Communities across Florida are raising concerns about Senate Bill 180 and its harmful impacts. Last week, Friends of the Everglades joined 37 other conservation, civic and local advocacy groups in signing a joint letter urging the Legislature to repeal the most damaging provisions of the law during the 2026 Session.
Sections 18 and 28 of SB 180 would freeze local governments’ ability to adopt land-use policies after disasters like hurricanes and stall planning efforts statewide for years. These measures threaten local growth management, open the door to costly legal battles and put water, wildlife and public safety at risk.
Together with a broad coalition of Floridians, we are calling on lawmakers to protect communities, natural resources, and quality of life.
