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HB6068: PROTECT Florida Act Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act

: John Rutherford (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 17, 2025
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Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes.

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