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Introduced
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Passed
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to transportation network companies; amending s. 627.748, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; deleting for-hire vehicles from the list of vehicles that are not considered TNC carriers or are not exempt from certain registration; providing that insurance maintained by TNC vehicle owners may satisfy required insurance coverages; authorizing TNC drivers or their designees to contract with companies to install TNC digital advertising devices on TNC vehicles; providing requirements and restrictions for such devices; providing immunity from certain liability for TNCs, TNC drivers, TNC vehicle owners, and owners and operators of TNC digital advertising devices; providing exceptions; providing construction relating to such devices; authorizing entities to elect to be regulated as luxury ground TNCs by notifying the Department of Financial Services; providing requirements for luxury ground TNCs; providing for preemption over local law on the governance of luxury ground TNCs, luxury ground TNC drivers, and luxury ground TNC vehicles; providing that TNCs are not liable for certain harm to persons or property if certain conditions are met; providing construction relating to insurance coverage and liability; providing an effective date. 26
AI Summary
This bill amends the law related to transportation network companies (TNCs) in Florida. Key provisions include:
- Defining a new term "TNC digital advertising device" and providing requirements and restrictions for these devices to be installed on TNC vehicles.
- Authorizing entities to elect to be regulated as "luxury ground TNCs" which can exclusively connect riders to for-hire vehicles like limousines and luxury sedans, with some differences in insurance requirements.
- Preempting local governments from imposing certain taxes, licenses, or other requirements on TNCs, TNC drivers, vehicles, luxury ground TNCs, or their drivers and vehicles.
- Providing that TNCs are not liable for certain harm to persons or property if certain conditions are met, establishing limitations on their vicarious liability.
Overall, the bill aims to update and clarify the regulatory framework for TNCs and introduce new provisions related to TNC digital advertising and luxury ground TNCs in Florida.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
State Affairs Committee (House), Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-87 (on 06/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/BillText/e1/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #711271 to Amendment (742833) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/Amendment/711271/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #742833 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/Amendment/742833/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1039/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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