This bill amends Florida statutes to require counties and municipalities to establish a "daily administration fee" for the proper storage of electric vehicles involved in accidents. The fee can be up to three times the amount established under existing regulations and applies when the vehicle owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the vehicle's removal. The bill defines "proper storage" as ensuring the damaged electric vehicle is separated from combustibles and structures by at least 50 feet or surrounded by a protective barrier. Additionally, it specifies that if a municipality enacts such a fee, the county's fee does not apply within that municipality.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new section stating that motor vehicle insurers are not required to cover costs related to the storage of electric vehicles beyond what is specified in their contracts. It also amends existing laws to include the daily administration fee as a reasonable service charge that towing-storage operators can impose. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 577 c2: 713.78
H 577 c3: 713.78