Florida House Bill 199

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 17 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-10-17 - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Prohibits exclusion of wrecker operators from wrecker operator system based solely on prior felony conviction; provides lien can only be placed on specified fees; requires towing-storage operator to accept specified payment methods; removes requirements for law enforcement agencies & DHSMV; revises timeframes & service method for notices & sale of vehicles or vessels; requires posting of bond be done in specified manner; restricting imposition of storage charges; revises permissions to inspect vehicle & vessel; provides procedures & requirements for acquiring bond to release liens.

Wrecker and Towing-storage Operators

Rep. David Smith [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-10-17	House	Withdrawn prior to introduction
2023-10-17	House	Filed

H179 (Similar To) 2024-03-22 - Chapter No. 2024-27
S202 (Similar To) 2024-03-08 - Died in Transportation
H213 (Similar To) 2023-11-15 - Withdrawn prior to introduction
S774 (Similar To) 2024-03-01 - Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 179

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
321	051		Amended Code	See Bill Text
559	917		Amended Code	See Bill Text
677	210		Amended Code	See Bill Text
713	78		Amended Code	See Bill Text
715	07		Amended Code	See Bill Text
83	19		Amended Code	See Bill Text
83	805		Amended Code	See Bill Text
83	806		Amended Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/199
Text	https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/199/BillText/Filed/PDF