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Introduced
12/10/2024
12/10/2024
In Committee
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to motor vehicle safety; providing a short title; amending s. 316.605, F.S.; requiring that every vehicle required to be licensed in this state display a license plate on the rear and the front of the vehicle; 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 or the vendor that processes repair estimates for the motor vehicle repair shop to transmit a copy of the finalized repair estimate within a specified timeframe to a database to be established and maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement, if a customer does not provide a written crash report; authorizing the department to revoke a motor vehicle repair shop’s registration under certain circumstances; revising the items required in a written repair estimate; making technical changes; amending s. 559.909, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; making technical changes; reenacting ss. 316.2128(2), 316.545(3)(e), 320.0655(1) and (2), 320.0659(1), and 320.0706, F.S., relating to micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles requirements; noncompliance of vehicles from nonmember International Registration Plan jurisdictions; permanent license plates for governmental entities and volunteer fire departments; permanent registration of trailers for hire and semitrailers; and display of license plates on trucks, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 316.605, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting s. 559.907(1)(b), F.S., relating to charges for motor vehicle repair estimate and requirement of waiver of rights prohibited, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 559.905, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill, named the "Lilly Glaubach Act," makes several key changes to motor vehicle regulations in Florida. First, it requires all vehicles to display both a front and rear license plate, ensuring that license plates are securely fastened, clearly visible, and positioned within specific height and width guidelines. For motor vehicle repair shops, the bill introduces new requirements when performing repair work on vehicles damaged in accidents. If the estimated repair cost is $2,500 or more, the shop must request a written crash report from the customer. If no crash report is provided, the repair shop must transmit a copy of the finalized repair estimate to a database maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement within three business days. The bill also expands the details required in written repair estimates, including vehicle identification number, proposed work completion date, and a more comprehensive description of repair work and associated costs. Additionally, the bill gives the Department of Law Enforcement the authority to revoke a motor vehicle repair shop's registration if it fails to comply with these new requirements. The changes to license plate and repair shop regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026, with the overall act becoming effective on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Senate), Commerce and Tourism (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92 |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/Analyses/2025s00092.aeg.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/BillText/c2/HTML |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/Analyses/2025s00092.pre.aeg.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/Analyses/2025s00092.cm.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/Amendment/442480/HTML | |
| Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/Analyses/2025s00092.pre.cm.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/92/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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