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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to golf cart crossings; amending s. 316.212, F.S.; authorizing operation of a golf cart for the purpose of crossing certain streets and highways under certain conditions; providing penalties; amending ss. 316.1995, 316.2125, 316.2126, and 316.2128, F.S.; conforming cross-references; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows golf carts to cross streets and highways under specific conditions, provided the intersection is within a single local government's boundaries, the local government has designated the surrounding roads for golf cart use, and appropriate signs are posted authorizing such crossings. It also updates existing laws to reflect these changes, including provisions for golf cart operation on sidewalks adjacent to certain roads, within retirement communities, and by municipal employees for official purposes, while also clarifying penalties for violations and requiring specific equipment for golf carts. The bill also makes conforming cross-references in other sections of Florida Statutes related to driving on sidewalks, operation within retirement communities, authorized use of golf carts, and requirements for miniature motorcycles, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (House), Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519 |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/Analyses/h0519c.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/Analyses/h0519b.IAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/Analyses/h0519a.EIS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/Amendment/759743/PDF | |
| Analysis - Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/Analyses/h0519.EIS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/519/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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