SB 184FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Fire Safety Requirements for Florida Seaports

Original title: Seaport Security

March 13, 2026

seaport security fire safety maritime infrastructure emergency response state regulation ports and harbors

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have mandated significant infrastructure and staffing investments for port authorities to meet new emergency response standards, with non-compliance risking state funding and operational authority.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Florida seaports

Required to fund and maintain 24/7 fire stations, hazardous materials teams, and fireboats.

State Fire Marshal

Tasked with adopting and enforcing new minimum safety standards for seaports.

Florida Ports Council

Required to consult on the development of new safety rules.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The State Fire Marshal is the primary agency responsible for fire safety regulations and standards within the state of Florida. context

Summary

This bill would have required all Florida seaports to maintain 24/7 onsite fire stations, specialized hazardous materials teams, and at least two . It also established a framework for the State Fire Marshal to set safety standards and created penalties for non-compliance, including potential loss of state funding or suspension of operations.

Key Facts

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