The bill amends section 166.043 of the Florida Statutes to establish new regulations regarding the removal and storage of electric vehicles involved in accidents. It requires counties to set maximum rates for the removal and storage of electric vehicles that are at least three times higher than the rates charged for gasoline or diesel vehicles, specifically in situations where the owner or operator of the electric vehicle is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the removal.
Additionally, the bill allows wrecker operators to charge for the fair and reasonable costs, plus an additional 10 percent, for cleaning up an accident scene involving an electric vehicle. This includes costs associated with any fire or hazardous material discharge related to the electric vehicle. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.