This bill mandates that counties and municipalities in Florida establish a "daily administration fee" for the proper storage of electric vehicles involved in accidents. The fee can be up to three times the amount set for other vehicles and applies when the vehicle owner is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the vehicle's removal. The bill defines "proper storage" as ensuring the damaged electric vehicle is at least 50 feet away from combustibles and structures or surrounded by a protective barrier. Additionally, if a municipality enacts its own fee ordinance, it supersedes the county's fee within that municipality.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new section stating that motor vehicle insurers are not obligated to cover costs related to the storage of electric vehicles beyond what is specified in their contracts. It also amends existing statutes to include the daily administration fee as a reasonable service charge that towing-storage operators can impose. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 37 Filed: 713.78