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FL S0798

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government3/25/2015
Commerce And Tourism2/13/2015

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