- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Sep 10, 2026
What it does
The SAFE for Manatees Act would direct the Secretary of the Interior to study alternative habitats for manatees in Florida, particularly those currently relying on warm water from coastal industrial sites that may be decommissioned. The study would assess natural and potential artificial warm water refugia, consult with the Secretary of the Army and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and produce a publicly available report within 180 days of enactment. The bill aims to protect manatees by identifying and planning for future habitat options as industrial warm water sources are phased out.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.