Bill > H0035

This bill, known as "Isaiah's Law," amends the legal definition of a "habitual traffic offender" in Florida by expanding the circumstances under which a person can be designated as such. Specifically, the bill adds driving a motor vehicle without a valid license (in violation of section 322.03) as a third type of offense that can contribute to a habitual traffic offender designation, alongside existing offenses such as failing to stop and render aid in a crash resulting in death or personal injury, and driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified. Under the existing law, a person can be classified as a habitual traffic offender if they accumulate three or more convictions of these specified offenses within a 5-year period. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow convictions from other states or jurisdictions to count towards this designation, and clarifies that previous convictions that resulted in license suspension or revocation can still be used to determine habitual offender status. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, providing ample time for implementation and public awareness.

Government Affairs, Justice

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/35