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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
04/25/2025
04/25/2025
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to toll exemptions for Purple Heart medal recipients; amending s. 338.155, F.S.; revising eligibility for toll exemptions to include operators displaying a Purple Heart specialty license plate or a Purple Heart special motorcycle license plate; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's existing toll facility exemption law to add Purple Heart medal recipients to the list of individuals who can use toll facilities without paying tolls. Specifically, the bill allows people operating motor vehicles with either a Purple Heart specialty license plate or a Purple Heart special motorcycle license plate to use toll facilities for free. This exemption will be added to the existing list of toll-free groups, which currently includes state employees, military personnel, people with disabilities, law enforcement officers, and emergency vehicle operators. The bill is designed to provide a toll exemption as a form of recognition and support for Purple Heart recipients, who are military service members wounded in combat. The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state transportation authorities time to prepare for the implementation of this new exemption.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Tom Fabricio (R)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Omar Blanco (R),
James Buchanan (R),
Johanna López (D),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313 |
| Analysis - Budget Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313e.BUC.PDF |
| Analysis - Budget Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313d.BUC.PDF |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313c.EIS.PDF |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313b.EIS.PDF |
| Analysis - Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313a.TED.PDF |
| Analysis - Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/Analyses/h0313.TED.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/313/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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