The proposed bill, known as the "Lilly Glaubach Act," amends Florida Statutes to enhance regulations surrounding motor vehicle repair work, particularly in cases involving accidents or collisions. It mandates that motor vehicle repair shops request a written crash report from customers when repair costs are estimated to be $5,000 or more. If the customer cannot provide this report, the shop must prepare a transaction form approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which must include specific information about the vehicle and the owner. The bill also requires shops to maintain these transaction forms for at least one year and to submit them to the appropriate law enforcement agency daily, unless alternative arrangements are made. Additionally, it allows for electronic transfer of these forms and specifies that shops are not required to deliver original or copies of the forms if they have been electronically submitted.

Further amendments include revisions to the requirements for written repair estimates, which must now include more detailed information about the vehicle and the repair process. The bill also introduces penalties for non-compliance, including potential revocation of a repair shop's registration. It clarifies that customers must be notified if repair costs exceed the initial estimate by a certain amount and outlines the process for obtaining customer authorization for additional work. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 807 Filed: 559.905, 559.909