Bill > H0445

This bill amends Florida Statutes to provide toll exemptions for certain disabled veterans by adding a new category of individuals who are not required to pay tolls on toll facilities. Specifically, the bill exempts veterans who have been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100-percent service-connected disability rating for compensation, or veterans who have been determined to have a 100-percent service-connected disability rating and are receiving disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services. The bill also reenacts a related statute to incorporate this change and ensure consistency in the law. By adding this provision, the bill recognizes and provides a financial benefit to veterans with significant service-connected disabilities, acknowledging their sacrifices and potential economic challenges. The new toll exemption will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to implement the change. This amendment extends the existing list of toll exemptions, which already includes state employees, military personnel, law enforcement officers, emergency vehicle operators, and other specific groups under certain circumstances.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/445