The bill introduces significant amendments to the Florida statutes concerning the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It establishes a new section, 316.88, which prohibits the sale of service appointments for department services unless authorized in writing by the department or a tax collector acting as an authorized agent. Additionally, it allows tax collectors to deliver certificates of title and process certain applications as authorized agents. The legislation also mandates the issuance of lifetime disabled parking permits for individuals with permanent disabilities, streamlining the renewal process and eliminating the need for additional documentation for certain applicants. A new validation sticker will indicate that these lifetime permits do not expire.

Moreover, the bill revises the requirements for issuing disabled parking permits and allows individuals to obtain a replacement for a lost or stolen permit without a fee if they provide a police report. It specifies that veterans with a service-connected disability can use a Department of Veterans Affairs form instead of a disability certificate for permit applications. The bill also establishes "Move Over Awareness Week" during the week of April 14 each year to promote awareness of the Move Over Act. It mandates the complete transition of driver license issuance services to county tax collectors by June 30, 2027, clarifies examination requirements, and includes provisions for retaking the examination if cheating is detected. Additionally, tax collectors may offer an option for licensees to round up transaction amounts to donate to registered charities, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 961 Filed: 319.24, 320.031, 320.0848, 322.135, 322.271, 322.29, 322.66
H 961 c1: 319.24, 320.031, 320.0848, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66
H 961 c2: 319.24, 320.031, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66
H 961 e1: 319.24, 320.031, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66
H 961 er: 319.24, 320.031, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66