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FL H1039

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • TNC drivers may install digital advertising devices on vehicle roofs (max 20" x 54") that display ads only to the sides when the vehicle is on, must meet MIL-STD-810G safety standards, and cannot show illegal products, nudity, or violent images

  • Creates "luxury ground TNC" category for companies connecting riders exclusively to for-hire vehicle drivers (limousines, luxury sedans) who elect regulation by notifying the Department of Financial Services

  • Removes "for-hire vehicles" from exclusions, allowing them to operate as TNC vehicles and eliminating the requirement to register TNC vehicles as for-hire vehicles

  • TNCs are shielded from vicarious liability for harm caused by TNC vehicles when the TNC has no negligence, has fulfilled all statutory obligations, and does not own or lease the vehicle

  • State preemption over local regulation is extended to cover luxury ground TNCs, their drivers, and vehicles, prohibiting local taxes, licenses, and operational requirements

Legislative Description

Transportation Network Companies

Last Action

Chapter No. 2020-87

6/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Infrastructure and Security3/9/2020
State Affairs2/4/2020
Insurance And Banking Subcommittee1/30/2020
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee1/7/2020

Full Bill Text

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