The proposed bill, titled the "Florida E-Scooter and E-Bike Battery Safety Act," aims to enhance public safety and environmental resilience by establishing safety standards for batteries used in personal mobility devices, such as electric bicycles and motorized scooters. It defines "personal mobility device" and mandates that batteries used in these devices must be certified to meet specific ingress protection standards, particularly those that protect against temporary submersion in liquid. Manufacturers, distributors, or operators are required to provide proof of this certification upon request from regulatory entities.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale, shipment, operation, or charging of personal mobility devices powered by non-compliant batteries, with penalties for violations escalating from $250 for a first offense to $10,000 for a third offense. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is tasked with coordinating compliance efforts with local governments and has the authority to impose fines and seize noncompliant devices. The bill also includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.