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Introduced
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring community service in a trauma center or hospital that receives victims of vehicle crashes; requiring that, under a yellow dot program, certain critical medical information be made readily available to responders in the event of a motor vehicle crash; prohibiting certain persons from being liable or at fault regarding the cause of a crash solely by reason of moving a vehicle; adding an operator to persons who may incur serious bodily injury for purposes of a certain penalty, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws related to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Key provisions include:
- Defining "crash" and "serious bodily injury" for purposes of certain traffic laws
- Allowing the operation of platoons of commercial motor vehicles on Florida's roadways
- Expanding requirements for community service and victim impact panels for certain traffic offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury
- Establishing a private rebuilt motor vehicle inspection program, including requirements for providers and prohibitions on certain practices
- Authorizing investigations and subpoena powers for the department related to rebuilt inspections and other areas
- Allowing tax collectors to access real-time data from the department to enhance customer service
- Making various other changes to motor vehicle dealer licensing, commercial motor vehicle regulations, and other motor vehicle-related laws.
Overall, this bill aims to improve safety, oversight, and customer service related to motor vehicles and motor vehicle operations in Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Infrastructure and Security (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 385 (Ch. 2019-169), CS/CS/HB 725 (Ch. 2019-149) (on 05/03/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/BillText/Filed/PDF |
| Senate Committee Substitue Amendment #841240 Amendment (970424) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/Amendment/841240/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #857512 to Amendment (970424) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/Amendment/857512/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #298764 to Amendment (970424) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/Amendment/298764/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #970424 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/Amendment/970424/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/BillText/pb/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7090/BillText/pb/PDF |
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