Planning Under Pressure: Understanding the Impacts of Senate Bill 180

October 15, 2025

Senate Bill 180, passed in 2025 under the banner of hurricane recovery, upended local planning authority across Florida by freezing comprehensive plan updates, limiting resilience measures, and inviting legal uncertainty for cities and counties. 1000 Friends of Florida hosted an in-depth discussion on the law’s implications for local governments, citizens, and Florida’s growth management framework. Featured speakers — attorney Richard Grosso, land use attorney and 1000 Friends Board Chair Susan Trevarthen, and Deltona City Commissioner Dori Howington — explored SB 180’s legal foundations, constitutional concerns, and real-world impacts, along with emerging strategies to protect community planning and restore local control.

This event was approved for the following continuing education credits for those who attended the live webinar:

• Planners (1.5 AICP General, 1 Law CM credits #9316779)
• Florida Attorneys (2.0 General Credits, #2513411N)