The bill proposes the creation of a new specialty license plate titled "Supporting FHP Troopers," which will be developed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The plate will feature a design approved by the department, displaying the word "Florida" at the top and "Supporting FHP Troopers" at the bottom. The annual fees collected from the sale of this plate will be distributed to the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization, which can allocate up to 10% of the fees for administrative costs and marketing. The remaining funds will be used to provide scholarships for current members of the Florida Highway Patrol and their family members attending educational institutions.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to exempt the Supporting FHP Troopers license plate from the minimum presale voucher and minimum valid registration requirements that typically apply to specialty plates. This means that the plate can be issued without needing to meet the usual sales thresholds, ensuring its availability to the public. The bill also clarifies that the provisions regarding minimum registration numbers do not apply to this new license plate, thereby protecting it from potential deauthorization due to low registration numbers. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 605 Filed: 320.08053, 320.08056