This bill mandates that counties and municipalities in Florida establish maximum rates for the storage of electric vehicles involved in accidents. Specifically, the rates can be set at up to three times the rates charged by wrecker operators for gasoline or diesel vehicles. This provision is applicable when the owner or operator of the electric vehicle is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the vehicle's removal. Additionally, the bill allows wrecker operators to charge the actual cost of services plus a 15 percent fee for cleanup at accident scenes involving electric vehicles, which may include handling fires or hazardous materials.

The bill amends sections 125.0103 and 166.043 of the Florida Statutes to include these new regulations, ensuring that both counties and municipalities are aligned in their approach to managing the storage and cleanup of electric vehicles post-accident. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.