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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to motor vehicle repair work; providing a short title; 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 to prepare a transaction form under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to approve the design and format of the transaction form; specifying requirements for the transaction form; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to record specified information on the transaction form; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to maintain a copy of the transaction form for a specified timeframe; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to deliver transaction forms to the appropriate law enforcement agency within a specified timeframe; providing an exception; authorizing a motor vehicle repair shop to use certain evidence in court under certain circumstances; requiring the electronic transfer of transaction forms to the appropriate law enforcement agency by a motor vehicle repair shop under certain circumstances; authorizing the appropriate law enforcement agency to provide certain equipment to a motor vehicle repair shop; specifying hb807-00 ownership and maintenance of such equipment; specifying that a motor vehicle repair shop is not required to deliver original or copies of transaction forms under certain circumstances; authorizing the appropriate law enforcement agency to request an original transaction form from a motor vehicle repair shop under certain circumstances; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to respond to such request within a certain timeframe; providing criminal penalties; 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 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 an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, named the "Lilly Glaubach Act", introduces new requirements for motor vehicle repair shops when performing repair work on vehicles damaged in accidents or collisions. If a repair is estimated to cost $5,000 or more, the repair shop must first request a written crash report from the customer. If no crash report is provided, the shop must complete a detailed transaction form approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which includes information about the vehicle, its damage, and the vehicle's owner. The repair shop must maintain a copy of this form for at least one year and deliver the original to the appropriate law enforcement agency by the end of each business day. The bill allows for electronic transfer of these forms and provides that law enforcement agencies may supply necessary equipment for this purpose. The legislation also specifies that violation of these requirements can result in criminal penalties (a second-degree misdemeanor) and potential revocation of the repair shop's registration. Additionally, the bill revises requirements for written repair estimates, including more detailed information about the vehicle and repair work. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to improve documentation and transparency in motor vehicle repair work following accidents or collisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/807 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/807/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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