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This bill addresses the removal, storage, and cleanup of electric vehicles by establishing new regulations for counties and municipalities in Florida. The legislation allows counties and municipalities to implement a daily administration fee for storing electric vehicles involved in accidents, with the fee capped at up to three times the standard rate. The bill defines "proper storage" as keeping damaged electric vehicles at least 50 feet away from combustibles and structures, or surrounded by barriers like earth, steel, concrete, or masonry. The daily administration fee is specifically designed to cover administrative costs associated with towing and storing damaged electric vehicles after an accident scene is cleared. Importantly, the bill clarifies that motor vehicle insurers are not required to pay any costs beyond those already covered in their insurance contracts. If a municipality establishes its own daily administration fee ordinance, it will take precedence over county-level fees. The provisions are specifically tailored to electric vehicles, as defined in Florida Statutes, and are intended to provide clear guidelines for handling these potentially hazardous vehicles after accidents. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving local governments and stakeholders time to prepare for the new regulations.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/37