The bill introduces a new section, 316.1971, to the Florida Statutes, which establishes regulations regarding parking on public property. It defines "public property" and "publicly owned buildings or facilities," and mandates that local governments must refund vehicle owners for any unused parking fees on such properties. If a refund is not feasible, the local government is required to carry over the unused time to the next vehicle owner who pays to park. Additionally, the bill stipulates that vehicles parked in violation of local parking laws cannot be towed for at least 12 hours if parked on streets or highways, and traffic citations cannot be issued for at least 2 hours after the expiration of the parking meter or allotted time.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits local governments from allowing private businesses to charge fees for parking on public property. It also clarifies that local governing bodies retain the authority to regulate parking on public property within their jurisdiction. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.