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Introduced
01/02/2024
01/02/2024
In Committee
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Passed
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2024
03/22/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the use of lights and sirens on emergency vehicles; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "authorized emergency vehicles"; defining the term "organ transport vehicle"; amending s. 316.072, F.S.; authorizing the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to exercise certain privileges when transporting organs or surgical teams for organ donation or transplant to certain locations; amending s. 316.2397, F.S.; authorizing authorized emergency vehicles to operate emergency lights and sirens in an emergency; authorizing organ transport vehicles to show or display red lights; amending s. 316.2398, F.S.; authorizing an organ transport vehicle to display or use red warning signals under certain circumstances; amending s. 316.271, F.S., conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending ss. 316.306 and 655.960, F.S.; conforming cross- references; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's traffic laws to expand the definition of "authorized emergency vehicles" to include organ transport vehicles, which will allow them to use emergency lights and sirens when transporting organs or surgical teams for organ donation or transplant. The bill also authorizes organ transport vehicles to display red warning lights. Additionally, the bill makes other conforming changes to existing laws related to the use of lights and sirens on emergency vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (2)
Infrastructure Strategies Committee (House), Transportation & Modals Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-34 (on 03/22/2024)
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