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FL H1673
FL H1673Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities and the Transportation Disadvantaged
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to transportation services for persons with disabilities and the transportation disadvantaged; amending s. 341.041, F.S.; providing duties of the Department of Transportation, within specified resources, with respect to entities providing paratransit service; amending s. 427.011, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 427.012, F.S.; revising membership of the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and qualifications therefor; providing length of terms for specified commission members; revising voting and quorum requirements; removing a requirement for the commission to appoint a specified working group; amending s. 427.013, F.S.; revising duties of the commission; amending s. 427.0159, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; creating s. 427.02, F.S.; providing responsibilities of a transportation service provider on or after a specified date with respect to driver training and technology-based services; requiring a transportation service provider and the local government with which the provider contracts on or after a specified date to establish standards relating to reasonable time periods between a request for service and the arrival of the provider, limitation of the duration of travel times, transparency regarding the quality of service provided, and a system for the reporting of adverse incidents; requiring reports of adverse incidents to be submitted to the commission; requiring the commission to establish requirements for the investigation of adverse incidents; requiring such an investigation to commence within a certain timeframe; providing requirements for procurement of certain contracts with transportation service providers for the provision of paratransit service to persons with disabilities; requiring the department to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature; providing report requirements; authorizing the department to conduct the report independently or by contract; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve transportation services for persons with disabilities and the transportation disadvantaged in Florida. Key provisions include:
- Requiring the Department of Transportation to include certain provisions in grants and agreements with entities providing paratransit service, such as performance requirements, insurance minimums, and complaint/grievance processes.
- Expanding the membership and qualifications of the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, including adding representatives with experience in transportation, disabilities, and serving the transportation disadvantaged.
- Revising the duties of the Commission, such as developing standards for service providers, investigating adverse incidents, and coordinating with workforce development boards.
- Requiring transportation service providers to provide driver training, technology-based services, and establish standards for reasonable service wait times, travel durations, and reporting of incidents.
- Mandating competitive procurement for paratransit service contracts and requiring the Department of Transportation to submit a comprehensive report on the services provided by the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.
The bill is intended to enhance coordination, quality, and accessibility of transportation services for individuals with disabilities and others in the transportation disadvantaged population across Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
Infrastructure Strategies Committee (H), Transportation & Modals Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table (on 03/05/2024)
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