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FloridaHB 9612025HouseWALLET

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Sponsored By: Patt Maney (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationGovernment Operations SubcommitteeTransportation & Economic Development Budget SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeHouse CalendarAppropriations

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Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.

Restricted driving violations end driving access

Beginning July 1, 2026, this rule applies to drivers whose privileges were revoked under section 322.27(5). If they receive limited driving privileges and then break their conditions, those privileges are revoked. They cannot receive any driving privilege for the rest of the five-year period starting with the original revocation.

Disqualified commercial drivers get another option

Beginning July 1, 2026, temporarily disqualified commercial drivers can get a Class E license at no cost. They must surrender their commercial license and qualify for the Class E license. It covers the remaining unexpired commercial license period. After disqualification ends, they can regain their commercial license for its remaining term by paying the applicable reinstatement fee.

Driver license services shift to counties

Beginning July 1, 2026, county tax collectors become Florida’s exclusive agents for driver license services. The statewide transition must finish by June 30, 2027. Authorized tax collectors can also use the state’s online portal to process driver license and identification card transactions.

Easier parking permit renewals and replacements

People certified as permanently disabled on their last application can renew for the next four-year period without new disability proof. Renewal after that period requires proof issued within the past 12 months. Eligible permanently and totally disabled veterans can instead use a qualifying Veterans Affairs form issued within those 12 months. For stolen permits, a police report with the replacement application waives the $1 replacement fee.

More delivery options for vehicle documents

Authorized tax collectors can provide original and corrected vehicle titles by mail or at their offices. You can also request a duplicate title at the office or by mail to your address. The state and its tax collector agents can deliver registration certificates, renewals, and duplicates in person or by U.S. mail. These delivery options also cover license plates, mobile home stickers, and validation stickers.

Unauthorized motor vehicle appointment sales banned

People cannot sell or offer to sell covered appointments at state motor vehicle offices or authorized tax collector offices. Sales require written permission from the department or an authorized tax collector. The ban covers services under chapters 319, 320, 322, and 328. Unauthorized sales are a first-degree misdemeanor.

Cheating drivers must retake license exams

Beginning July 1, 2026, Class E and commercial license applicants must retake the exam if found cheating. This also applies when an applicant otherwise bypasses any part of the exam.

Drivers can round up for charity

Beginning July 1, 2026, tax collectors can offer license holders and applicants an optional charity round-up. Those who choose it pay the transaction amount rounded up to the next whole dollar. The added amount goes to a charity registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Lifetime parking permits require initial payment

People certified as permanently disabled because of permanent amputation or dismemberment qualify for lifetime disabled parking permits. They must need the permit because of that condition, apply, and pay the required fee. The permit lasts until death, needs no renewal, and has a sticker showing it does not expire. For a replacement, holders can use disability proof issued at any time, rather than within the past 12 months.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Patt Maney

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Government Operations Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Lauren Melo

    Republican • House

  • State Affairs Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 153 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

House Floor Vote

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2025-125

    6/6/2025

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/5/2025

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/4/2025

  4. Ordered enrolled

    4/29/2025House

  5. In Messages

    4/29/2025House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 617

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 617

    4/29/2025Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 617

    4/29/2025Senate

  9. Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 1348 -SJ 617

    4/29/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    4/29/2025Senate

  11. Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 617

    4/29/2025Senate

  12. Received

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Appropriations

    4/23/2025Senate

  14. In Messages

    4/23/2025Senate

  15. CS passed as amended; YEAS 115, NAYS 0

    4/23/2025House

  16. Read 3rd time

    4/23/2025House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    4/23/2025House

  18. Placed on 3rd reading

    4/23/2025House

  19. Amendment 362227 adopted

    4/23/2025House

  20. Read 2nd time

    4/23/2025House

  21. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    4/17/2025House

  22. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2025)

    4/17/2025House

  23. Bill referred to House Calendar

    4/17/2025House

  24. CS Filed

    4/17/2025House

  25. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

    4/17/2025House

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