All Roll Calls
Yes: 217 • No: 5
FloridaSB 2462026SenateWALLET
Specialty License Plates
Sponsored By: Joe Gruters (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AppropriationTransportationAppropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic DevelopmentFiscal PolicyHouse Calendar
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Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 6 mixed.
Motorcyclists gain an Endless Summer plate
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law requires an Endless Summer specialty plate for motorcycles, alongside the motor-vehicle plate. The state approves its design. Valid motorcycle and motor-vehicle plates count together when the state decides whether to discontinue the plate. Annual use fees continue to support Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Corporation’s specified surfing-related purposes.
Plate sponsors face stricter reporting deadlines
Approved plate sponsors must submit artwork and a five-year money plan within 60 days after the approving act becomes law. Plans must show expected income, spending, allowed office costs, and planned outside recipients. Missing the financial-plan deadline ends the plate’s authorization. The state can stop payments for failures to follow required corrective actions and hold money until the next regular legislative session. Without legislative direction, the state ends the plate’s authorization and deposits unpaid money in the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund. By December 31 each year, the department must report submitted plans and withheld-payment status to the Governor and legislative leaders. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
Plate sponsors face tighter spending limits
Beginning October 1, 2026, plate fees and interest can go only to corporations meeting Florida’s filing or registration rules. This also applies to transfers to outside groups. Sponsors cannot use this money for commercial or for-profit activities or general office costs. Exceptions cover expressly allowed administrative costs and required audits or reports. Fees and interest must be spent in Florida, with out-of-state spending allowed for fees from seven plates: Support Our Troops, American Legion, Honor Flight, Florida Salutes Veterans, United States Marine Corps, Military Services, and U.S. Paratrooper.
Academy plates fund help for veterans
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy specialty plates. Drivers choosing them pay applicable fees. Naval Academy fees go to the Jacksonville Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Up to 10% covers plate promotion and marketing administration; the rest funds grants to Florida charities directly supporting veterans and families. Military Academy fees go to Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., with up to 10% for promotion and marketing administration. The balance funds the Florida Veterans Legal Helpline.
Film plate funds nonprofit with yearly reports
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates a Florida Film Legacy specialty plate in consultation with Feature Florida Partnerships, Inc. Drivers choosing it pay applicable fees, and the nonprofit receives the annual use fees. This plate provision does not name specific spending purposes; the general plate-fee spending limits still apply. By September 1, 2027, and annually afterward, the nonprofit must report how it used fees during the previous fiscal year.
New fighting sports plate funds youth mentoring
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates a UFC specialty plate, with annual use fees going to the UFC Foundation. Drivers choosing the plate pay applicable fees. Up to 10% of annual use fees can promote and market the plate. The rest supports Florida charities and nonprofits whose work matches the foundation’s mission and goals. It also funds youth mentoring programs developed and operated with local law enforcement agencies.
Police memorial plate opens to more drivers
Beginning October 1, 2026, Fraternal Order of Police plate applicants no longer need a notarized membership or family-status letter. Annual use fees go to the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Foundation, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit. The foundation distributes money under its articles of incorporation. Up to 10% can cover administration and marketing; the rest supports memorial projects and maintenance.
New college plates support scholarships and careers
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates Miami Dade College and St. Petersburg College specialty plates. Drivers choosing these plates pay applicable fees, and annual use fees go to each college’s foundation. Miami Dade’s foundation can use up to 10% for administration and marketing; the rest funds student scholarships. St. Petersburg’s foundation must allocate 10% to promotion and marketing administration and 40% to scholarships for students in need. Its remaining 50% supports student success, especially emerging technologies and workforce development.
New school plates fund student scholarships
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law creates Miami Northwestern Alumni Association and Christopher Columbus High School specialty plates. Drivers who choose them pay the applicable fees. Annual use fees go to Miami Northwestern Alumni Association, Inc., or Christopher Columbus High School, Inc., respectively. Each recipient can use up to 10% for administration and plate marketing. The rest funds academic and athletic programs and need-based student scholarships, including support for Miami Northwestern’s Performing and Visual Arts Center.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joe Gruters
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Fiscal Policy
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/11/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 109 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
Fiscal Policy Vote
Yes: 18 • No: 1
Senate vote • 1/21/2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Vote
Yes: 11 • No: 3
Senate vote • 12/2/2025
Transportation Vote
Yes: 5 • No: 1
Bill Text
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10/1/2026
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3/12/2026
e1
2/19/2026
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2/16/2026
Filed
10/20/2025