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 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. It outlines penalties for violations, including fines that escalate with repeated offenses, and allows for the forfeiture of noncompliant devices. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is tasked with coordinating compliance efforts with local governments and enforcing these regulations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.