House Bill 937 amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning the licensing and regulation of motor carriers, vehicle registration, and insurance requirements for commercial vehicles. The bill replaces the term "registration" with "licensing" for motor carriers and mandates the use of fuel tax decals instead of identifying devices. It requires motor carriers to carry a copy of their license in each qualified motor vehicle or make it available electronically, and introduces electronic submission for fuel tax decal renewals. Additionally, the bill updates definitions, modifies the notification process for license cancellations to include e-mail notifications, and establishes penalties for counterfeiting fuel tax licenses or decals.

The bill also introduces new requirements for motor carriers, including the imposition of a privilege tax on qualified motor vehicles and the maintenance of records for tax administration. It clarifies insurance requirements, establishing a minimum coverage of $300,000 for qualified motor vehicles, and emphasizes compliance with federal regulations. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all returns must be submitted electronically starting October 1, 2026, and introduces penalties for late filings. Overall, HB 937 aims to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve communication between the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and vehicle operators.

Statutes affected:
H 937 Filed: 207.001, 207.002, 207.004, 207.005, 207.007, 207.019, 316.065, 320.95, 322.01, 322.051, 322.17, 207.003, 207.008, 207.011, 207.013, 207.014, 212.08, 318.15, 319.35, 319.40, 320.03, 322.08, 322.18, 322.21, 322.2616, 322.64, 324.091, 324.171, 328.30, 328.73, 627.7415