This bill amends section 320.08058 of the Florida Statutes concerning the Fraternal Order of Police license plate. It removes the previous restriction that limited the issuance of the license plate to applicants who are members of the Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police or their family members. This change allows a broader range of individuals to apply for the license plate.

Additionally, the bill revises the distribution and use of the annual fees collected from the sales of the Fraternal Order of Police license plate. The proceeds will now be directed to the Florida State Lodge Memorial Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization, which will manage the funds according to its articles of incorporation. The previous stipulations regarding the retention of proceeds for startup costs and specific allocations for marketing and administrative expenses have been removed, allowing for more flexible use of the funds for projects and support related to the memorial. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 470 Filed: 320.08058