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FL H0883

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall withhold vehicle registration renewals and replacements for registered owners whose names appear on a lien surrender list submitted by lienors, except for initial registrations on new vehicle purchases or leases.

  • Lienors must submit written notice under oath to the department identifying vehicles disposed of, concealed, removed, or destroyed, including specific vehicle information and proof notice was sent to each registered owner.

  • Registered owners may dispute inclusion on the lien list by bringing a civil action in their county of residence using summary court procedures, with the court determining whether good cause exists for the failure to surrender the vehicle.

  • Good cause defenses include proof that the vehicle was traded to a licensed dealer before the surrender demand, the lien was paid, ongoing litigation challenges the lien's validity, the owner complied with all contractual obligations, the vehicle was reported stolen, or possession was lost pursuant to operation of law.

  • If a vehicle owner establishes good cause, the court shall remove their name from the list and award reasonable attorney fees and costs; if the owner fails to establish good cause, the court awards the lienor reasonable attorney fees and costs.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

License Plates

Last Action

Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/23/2014
Economic Affairs4/1/2014
Transportation And Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee3/24/2014
Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee2/20/2014

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