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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Crossed Over
04/07/2021
04/07/2021
Passed
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2021
07/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising regulations applicable to owners and drivers of commercial motor vehicles; revising the length of time within which an officer is authorized to give written notice requiring correction of an unduly hazardous operating condition; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, rather than the Department of Transportation, to establish and revise standards to ensure the safe operation of nonpublic sector buses; providing that vehicles that meet certain conditions are exempt from odometer disclosure after specified periods of time, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several revisions to regulations applicable to owners and drivers of commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The key provisions are:
- Updating the dates for federal regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicles operating in intrastate commerce.
- Increasing from 14 to 15 days the time period an officer can give written notice to correct an unduly hazardous operating condition for a commercial vehicle.
- Requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, rather than the Department of Transportation, to establish and revise standards for the safe operation of nonpublic sector buses.
- Providing exemptions from odometer disclosure requirements for certain older vehicles.
- Authorizing the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct investigations and examinations, issue subpoenas, and take other actions to enforce laws and regulations related to vehicle titles, registrations, and driver's licenses.
- Permanently revoking the commercial driver's license of any person convicted of a felony involving human trafficking that involves the use of a commercial motor vehicle.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-187, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 1359 (Ch. 2021-237) (on 07/06/2021)
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