Bill > H0291

This bill establishes new safety standards for personal mobility devices (PMDs), which are defined as small, lightweight vehicles powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and designed to transport a single person, such as electric bicycles, skateboards, and scooters. The legislation prohibits commercial sellers from selling any PMD with a battery that has not been certified by a recognized organization as meeting an internationally accepted ingress protection (IP) standard for electrical enclosures. Specifically, the battery must be able to withstand temporary submersion in liquid up to 1 meter deep, with an IPX6 certification under International Electrotechnical Commission Standard No. 60529 deemed compliant. Sellers who violate this requirement will face escalating administrative fines: $1,000 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second violation, and $10,000 for third or subsequent violations. The fines will be collected by the department and deposited into the General Revenue Fund, with the department retaining discretion to suspend fines based on the seller's compliance with specified terms. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing businesses time to adjust to the new battery safety requirements.

Business and Industry

Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/291