The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to motor vehicle registration and licensing. It requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to establish a secure online portal for verifying and processing the seizure of license plates, which must provide immediate status updates and be checked before reissuing a registration. Additionally, it allows disabled veterans to retain their license plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, and it authorizes applications for disabled parking permits to be made through tax collectors. The bill also includes provisions for the immediate issuance of certain license plates by tax collectors and prohibits the obscuring or altering of license plates.

Further amendments include the requirement for tax collectors to fulfill renewal and replacement driver licenses and identification cards ordered online, with options for mailing or in-person pickup. The bill also conforms existing provisions regarding disabled parking permits and license plates to reflect these changes. The effective date for the act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 613 Filed: 320.084, 320.0843, 320.26, 320.0848