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Introduced
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
In Committee
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to motor vehicle repair work; providing a short title; amending s. 559.905, F.S.; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to request a written crash report from a customer under certain circumstances; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to prepare a transaction form under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to approve such form; specifying requirements for such form; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to maintain a copy of the transaction form for a specified time; requiring the motor vehicle repair shop to deliver transaction forms to law enforcement by a certain time; authorizing a motor vehicle repair shop to use certain evidence in court; requiring the electronic transfer of transaction forms to law enforcement by the motor vehicle repair shop under certain circumstances; authorizing law enforcement to provide certain equipment to the motor vehicle repair shop; specifying ownership and maintenance of the equipment; specifying that the motor vehicle repair shop is not required to deliver transaction forms under certain circumstances; authorizing law enforcement to request an original transaction form from the motor vehicle repair shop under certain circumstances; requiring the motor vehicle repair shop to respond to such request within a certain timeframe; providing criminal penalties; authorizing the department to revoke a vehicle repair shop’s registration under certain circumstances; modifying the items required in a written repair estimate; making technical changes; amending s. 559.909, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; making technical changes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Lilly Glaubach Act," aims to enhance requirements for motor vehicle repair shops in Florida. It mandates that repair shops request a written crash report from customers before preparing a written repair estimate, and if the customer does not provide one, the shop must prepare an accident or collision repair work transaction form. The transaction form must include specific details about the damaged vehicle and the repair work, and the shop must maintain a copy and deliver the original to law enforcement. The bill also modifies the information required in a written repair estimate and allows law enforcement to request the original transaction form from the shop. Violations of the bill's provisions can result in criminal penalties and the revocation of the shop's registration.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/194 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/194/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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