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FL S0798
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Establishes new definition of "binding estimate" as a written/electronic document specifying total move costs that movers must provide at least 48 hours before loading, based on a physical survey of household goods.
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Requires movers to maintain $10,000 minimum cargo liability insurance per shipment; movers operating two or fewer vehicles may provide a $25,000 performance bond or certificate of deposit instead.
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Changes liability for lost or damaged household goods from a limited valuation rate system to full indemnification for replacement value, with shipper ability to waive or amend in the contract.
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Prohibits movers from collecting more than the binding estimate amount except when shippers request additional services, require impracticable operations, or waive the binding estimate requirement.
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Requires movers to relinquish household goods on agreed delivery date and prohibits withholding goods unless payment has not been tendered; makes refusal to relinquish goods after payment a third-degree felony and other violations first-degree misdemeanors.
Legislative Description
Household Moving Services
Last Action
Died on Calendar
4/28/2015