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HB 4101FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Proposed Fireworks Ban in Loxahatchee Groves Agricultural Zones

Original title: Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach County

March 13, 2026

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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
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Signed

Currently Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$22,281across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Megan WeinbergerWEINBERGER MEGAN$3,150NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVEApr 2026
Megan WeinbergerMEGAN WEINBERGER CAMPAIGN$1,131CAMPAIGNJan 2025
Megan WeinbergerGEO CARE LLC$1,000REHABILITATIONMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC. PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA JUSTICE PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerARROW GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFeb 2025
Megan WeinbergerPINPOINT RESULTS LLC$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION JUSTICE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION PAC INC. #2$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION PAC, INC.$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Megan WeinbergerFMA SERVICES INC$1,000HEALTH CAREMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJan 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA OPERATORS ASSOCIATION$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Megan WeinbergerMARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOC. OF PBC, INC.$1,000TRADE ASSOCIATIONJan 2026
Megan WeinbergerRONALD L BOOK, PA$1,000LAW FIRMMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerFLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FPBA LAW AND ORDER PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerTHE GEO GROUP, INC.$1,000REHABILITATION SERVICESMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerTHE SOUTHERN GROUP OF FLORIDA PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Megan WeinbergerFRIENDS OF SARA BAXTER$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEOct 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this law would restrict fireworks usage for residents and businesses in the town's agricultural residential zones, requiring professional permits for public displays and exempting agricultural operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Loxahatchee Groves agricultural residential zone residents

Residents in this zoning district would be subject to new restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks.

Agricultural operators in Loxahatchee Groves

These operators retain the right to use fireworks for agricultural purposes under existing state law.

What changed

Current stage: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale and use of fireworks within the agricultural residential zoning district of Loxahatchee Groves, with specific exceptions for supervised public displays and agricultural use. The measure failed to advance during the 2026 legislative session.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use fireworks for my farm in Loxahatchee Groves?
Yes, the bill includes an exemption for the purchase and use of fireworks for agricultural purposes as defined by state law.
How can a public fireworks display be approved?
A must apply for a permit at least 15 days in advance, and the display must be inspected and approved by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this law would restrict fireworks usage for residents and businesses in the town's agricultural residential zones, requiring professional permits for public displays and exempting agricultural operations.

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Local Zoning Override

The bill attempted to create a specific exception to general state fireworks laws for a single zoning district in one town.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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