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FL S0460

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Brandes

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "personal delivery devices" as motorized devices weighing 50 pounds or less, operating at maximum 10 miles per hour on sidewalks and crosswalks, capable of autonomous operation and able to identify pedestrians and traffic signals.

  • Authorizes operation of personal delivery devices within county and municipal jurisdictions unless prohibited by local ordinance, but prohibits operation on the Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network.

  • Requires personal delivery device operators to maintain general liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from device operation.

  • Exempts personal delivery devices from vehicle registration and insurance requirements under chapter 320, except for the $100,000 liability insurance requirement.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Personal Delivery Devices

Last Action

Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1027 (Ch. 2017-150)

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/4/2017
Banking and Insurance3/15/2017
Transportation2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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