The bill CS/HB 1233 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance transportation infrastructure, streamline environmental regulations, and clarify responsibilities related to towing vehicles. It requires the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to update trail prioritization recommendations following a report from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and mandates that seaports include strategies for critical infrastructure in their strategic plans. The bill also revises the definition of "personal delivery device" to allow operation in specified areas while ensuring pedestrian safety, and it establishes provisions for drone delivery services, preventing local governments from hindering their operation on commercial properties.

Additionally, the bill introduces new responsibilities for the DOT, including the coordination of transportation economic development opportunities and advanced air mobility, while ensuring that nonpecuniary factors like social justice do not influence taxpayer-funded projects unless mandated by federal law. It also updates regulations for high-speed rail projects, hazardous waste management, and towing vehicles, emphasizing the responsibilities of towing companies and establishing liability for damages during towing. The amendments aim to enhance safety, clarify processes, and improve the overall management of transportation and environmental issues in Florida. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1233 Filed: 316.003, 316.008, 322.032, 322.059, 322.15, 324.252, 330.41, 341.041, 790.19, 921.0022
H 1233 c1: 260.0142, 311.14, 316.008, 330.41, 332.001, 341.041, 790.19, 311.07, 316.0777, 316.515, 336.01, 338.222, 341.8225, 376.3071, 403.7211, 479.261, 715.07, 921.0022, 1006.23