Latest Update
March 20, 2026
The Florida Legislature adjourned sine die without adopting
a state budget for the second consecutive session. Lawmakers
will return to Tallahassee to complete the budget, and a
special session has been called to address redistricting.
The adjournment marked the end of policy legislation that
was not adopted during the regular session, including
HB 607, which would have eliminated the
Board of Architecture and Interior Design and continuing
education requirements for architects.
The regulation of architecture and Florida's architect
continuing education requirements remain unchanged.
March 13, 2026
With the regular session scheduled to end, HB 803
passed the House. The bill includes language prohibiting
local jurisdictions from charging additional fees when
private providers are used for inspections.
SB 1260 remained on the Senate Special Order Calendar.
With limited time remaining and its House companion
stalled, the legislation was unlikely to advance.
HB 607 did not advance and died upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
The Senate unanimously approved its version of HB 803,
which prohibits jurisdictions from charging additional
fees when private providers are used for inspections.
SB 1260 cleared its final Senate committee and was
placed on the Senate Special Order Calendar.
HB 607 remained in the House Commerce Committee and
had not been scheduled for a hearing, making passage
increasingly unlikely.
February 20, 2026
HB 607 remained active but was not heard. AIA Florida
continued monitoring the legislation, which would have
eliminated BOAID and architect continuing education
requirements.
HB 803 passed the House Commerce Committee.
February 13, 2026
HB 607 was not heard during the fifth week of session.
AIA Florida continued advocating for policies that
protect public health, safety and welfare and support
professional standards.
SB 1260 advanced through the Senate Regulated
Industries Committee.
February 6, 2026
HB 607 was not heard by the House Commerce Committee
following AIA Florida Legislative Day.
More than 200 AIA Florida members and
architecture students traveled to Tallahassee
to voice their opposition to eliminating BOAID and
continuing education requirements.
January 16, 2026
HB 607 passed the House State Administration Budget
Committee.
AIA Florida Vice President of Advocacy
Peter Hauerstein, AIA, testified on
behalf of AIA Florida regarding the importance of
professional regulation and keeping architects educated
on current codes, technology and building techniques.
December 12, 2025
HB 607 was approved by the House Industries and
Professional Activities Subcommittee.
AIA Florida testified in opposition to eliminating the
Board of Architecture and Interior Design and architect
continuing education requirements.
December 8, 2025
HB 607 was filed by Rep. Yarkosky. The legislation
proposed eliminating BOAID and continuing education
requirements for architects, transferring regulation
of the profession to DBPR.
AIA Florida announced its opposition and began
advocating against the proposal.
