The proposed bill establishes the Florida E-Scooter and E-Bike Battery Safety Act, which aims to enhance public safety and environmental resilience by setting minimum ingress protection standards for batteries used in personal mobility devices, such as electric bicycles and motorized scooters. It defines a personal mobility device and mandates that any battery used in these devices must be certified by a recognized organization to meet specific international ingress protection standards, particularly for protection against temporary submersion in liquid.

Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers, distributors, or operators of personal mobility devices to provide proof of battery certification upon request from regulatory entities. It prohibits the sale, shipment, operation, or charging of non-compliant devices and outlines civil penalties for violations, including fines that escalate with repeated offenses. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is tasked with coordinating compliance efforts with local governments and has the authority to enforce these regulations, including the seizure of noncompliant devices. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.