ACTION ALERT: Demand a Special Session to Repeal SB 180
We are calling on citizens, advocacy groups, civic organizations, and elected officials across Florida to email Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Daniel Perez
ACTION ALERT: Demand a Special Session to Repeal SB 180
SB 180 is a direct attack on local control, community planning, and the will of Florida voters. It contains vague language that prohibits cities and counties from adopting “more restrictive or burdensome” growth policies, but fails to define what these terms mean. Now, developers are already using this law to threaten legal action against communities like Orange County and Deltona, and the law even applies retroactively to decisions made as far back as August 1, 2024.
This law must be repealed. We are calling on citizens, advocacy groups, civic organizations, and elected officials across Florida to email Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Daniel Perez and demand a Special Legislative Session to REPEAL SB 180.
Why Repealing SB 180 Matters
Strips Local Control: Bans local growth policies that are “restrictive” without defining the term.
Retroactively Targets Communities: Undermines planning decisions already made, like Orange County’s voter-approved rural boundary.
Invites Lawsuits from Developers: Already being used as a legal weapon to challenge community protections.
Puts Rural Florida at Risk: Prioritizes developer profits over environmental preservation and local input.
Unconstitutional Language: It doesn’t align with legal or planning standards, making it vulnerable to legal challenges.
Together, we can stop SB 180 and defend Florida’s rural lands and local control.
Please share this alert widely with your network, civic groups, and neighbors.
What You Can Do
Step 1: Copy the customizable resolution below. Feel free to edit or add language.
Step 2: Add your name, organization (if applicable), and contact information.
Step 3: Email it to the following leaders:
Governor Ron DeSantis: GovernorRon.Desantis@eog.myflorida.com
Senate President Ben Albritton: albritton.ben.web@flsenate.gov
House Speaker Daniel Perez: daniel.perez@myfloridahouse.gov
Subject Line: REPEAL SB 180 – CALL A SPECIAL SESSION NOW
Customizable Resolution to Include in Your Email
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL SESSION TO REPEAL SB 180
Submitted by [Your Name or Advocacy Group Name]
WHEREAS, SB 180 was recently signed into law and contains dangerous, vague language that prohibits local governments from passing any growth management policy considered “more restrictive or burdensome”; and
WHEREAS, these vague terms are not defined in the bill, making the law open to broad interpretation and potential abuse by developers seeking to overturn local land use decisions; and
WHEREAS, this law applies retroactively to decisions made as far back as August 1, 2024, threatening to invalidate policies already passed by local governments and even voter-approved measures such as Orange County’s rural boundary charter amendment, which passed with 73% support; and
WHEREAS, developers are already weaponizing SB 180 by filing legal threats against local governments—including Orange County and the City of Deltona—seeking to bulldoze rural protections and public input; and
WHEREAS, SB 180’s vague wording does not follow traditional planning definitions like “density” or “intensity of use” and is therefore legally questionable and likely unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, this law is a direct attack on Home Rule and local democracy, silencing the voices of residents and their elected representatives in favor of special interests and unchecked development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the undersigned residents, voters, and organizations across Florida, call on Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Daniel Perez to immediately convene a Special Session of the Florida Legislature to REPEAL SB 180;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Florida’s growth management laws must be based on clear definitions, respect for local control, and protection of natural and rural lands, not laws written by and for developers.
This resolution is adopted and submitted on behalf of:
[Your Name / Organization Name]
[Date]
[Email / Contact Info]
John Hallman
Executive Director
Defending Rural Florida
Will you step up today to help us stop SB 180 in its tracks? Your generous contribution, whether it’s $25, $50, or whatever you can give, powers our grassroots campaign, enabling us to mobilize residents, organize outreach to key legislators, and amplify voices from across Florida demanding a Special Session. Every dollar moves us closer to real accountability, local control, and protecting rural communities. Donate now and stand with us today.
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