Support HB 585 & SB 832

Responsible Land Use for Florida’s Future

Florida has 100,000+ acres of previously mined land that could support new jobs, businesses, and housing—but outdated liability laws are preventing responsible redevelopment.

Your Voice Matters.


Take 30 seconds to tell lawmakers: Support HB 585 & SB 832 for responsible investment in Florida’s future!

Use the form below to send your message now.

Support HB 585 & SB 832 – Unlock Florida’s Land for Smart Growth



What Will Be Sent:

Dear Legislator,

Job creation and housing availability rely on land that is available, affordable, and developable. Yet, many lands that once supported phosphate mining have untapped potential due to legal uncertainty that limits reuse.

Florida has over 100,000 acres of previously mined phosphate land that could be repurposed for jobs, housing, and conservation—but outdated liability laws are keeping it off-limits.

HB 585 and SB 832 offer a commonsense solution by allowing the responsible reuse of these lands while ensuring full public transparency. This legislation would:

  • Provide legal clarity while maintaining strong environmental and public health oversight.
  • Require public documentation of mining history and a Florida Department of Health assessment to ensure buyers and communities are fully informed.
  • Encourage private investment and economic development in rural Florida.
  • Support new jobs and affordable housing without raising taxes.

By cutting red tape while keeping safeguards in place, these bills unlock land for responsible use while ensuring transparency.

Please support HB 585 and SB 832 to strengthen Florida’s economy and create opportunities for our communities.

Thank you for your leadership.

Your Name

HB 585 and SB 832 create a balanced solution by:

Encouraging economic investment while maintaining strong public health and environmental safeguards.

Requiring full transparency, including public record documentation of a site’s mining history.

Mandating a Florida Department of Health assessment, ensuring all buyers and the public are fully informed.

Promoting smart, responsible land reuse for housing, businesses, and conservation.