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HB 4101FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Fireworks Ban in Loxahatchee Groves Agricultural Zones

Original title: Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach County

January 9, 2026

fireworks zoning Loxahatchee Groves local government public safety

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Where This Stands

Currently dead. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Died in Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMar 13, 2026

Lead sponsor

Meg Weinberger

Procedural history

6 actions

Jan 15, 2026House
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Jan 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this law would have restricted fireworks usage for residents and businesses in specific agricultural zones, requiring professional permits for any public displays to ensure safety.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Loxahatchee Groves agricultural residential property owners

Residents and property owners in the AR zoning district would be subject to new restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

The office is tasked with approving operators for supervised public fireworks displays.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 9, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale and use of fireworks within the agricultural residential zoning district of Loxahatchee Groves, with limited exceptions for supervised public displays and agricultural use. The measure failed to advance during the 2026 legislative session.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use fireworks for my farm in Loxahatchee Groves?

Yes, the bill explicitly states that the importation, purchase, sale, or use of fireworks for agricultural purposes remains allowed.

How do I get permission to host a public fireworks display?

You would need to apply in writing at least 15 days in advance and have the display handled by a competent operator approved by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this law would have restricted fireworks usage for residents and businesses in specific agricultural zones, requiring professional permits for any public displays to ensure safety.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Local Zoning Override

The bill sought to create a local exception to general state fireworks laws specifically for the Loxahatchee Groves agricultural district.

Town of Loxahatchee Groves

Connected Entities

organizationIntergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee“subcommittee reviewing the bill”Map →

locationTown of Loxahatchee Groves“subject of the bill”Map →

date2026-01-13“date of the first reading”Map →

organizationState Affairs Committee“committee reviewing the bill”Map →

date2026-01-09“filing date of the bill”Map →

locationPalm Beach County“county where the town is located”Map →

organizationIndustries & Professional Activities Subcommittee“subcommittee reviewing the bill”Map →

date2026-01-15“date of referral to subcommittees”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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