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. Additionally, it allows tax collectors to deliver certificates of title and other documents by mail or in person and act as authorized agents for certain applications. A key feature of the bill is the creation of a lifetime disabled parking permit for individuals with permanent disabilities, which streamlines the renewal process by eliminating the need for additional documentation upon renewal.

Moreover, the bill revises the requirements for issuing disabled parking permits, including the validation period and conditions for issuance. It limits the issuance of disabled parking permits to two per eligible applicant, with exceptions for organizations, and clarifies the process for obtaining replacements for lost or stolen permits, allowing for a fee waiver with a police report. The legislation also designates the week of April 14 as "Move Over Awareness Week" to promote awareness of the Move Over Act, which protects emergency responders. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes various amendments to the driver license examination process, emphasizing the consequences of cheating during the examination.

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