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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to transportation; providing for a type one transfer of the duties and functions of the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol and the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to the Department of Law Enforcement; amending s. 20.24, F.S.; requiring the executive director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to be appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate; amending s. 23.1231, F.S.; requiring the executive director of the Department of Law Enforcement to act as the liaison with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles rather than the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol; amending s. 282.709, F.S.; requiring the Joint Task Force on State Agency Law Enforcement Communications to include a representative of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles rather than the Division of Florida Highway Patrol; creating s. 321.011, F.S.; defining the term "department"; amending ss. 20.201, 110.205, 120.80, 316.003, 316.640, 321.02, 321.03, 321.04, 321.05, 321.051, 321.245, 321.25, 338.239, and 713.78, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill transfers the duties and functions of the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol and the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to the Department of Law Enforcement, a process known as a "type one transfer" which moves all related powers, duties, personnel, and property. It also modifies the appointment process for the executive director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, requiring Senate confirmation, and adjusts liaison roles between departments. The bill also defines "department" as the Department of Law Enforcement within the chapter concerning the Florida Highway Patrol and makes conforming changes to various sections of Florida Statutes to reflect these organizational shifts, including updating references to the Florida Highway Patrol and its director to now point to the Department of Law Enforcement and its relevant divisions, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1199 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1199/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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