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FL S0902
Bill
Status
Passed
5/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Tyre Sampson Act," named after a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Eagle Drop Tower in Orlando on March 24, 2022, due to operator modifications made after the ride's initial installation
- Requires permanent amusement rides operated for the first time in Florida after July 1, 2023, to have a ride commissioning and certification report from the manufacturer on file with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Strengthens nondestructive testing requirements by mandating nonvisual testing for components that cannot be adequately evaluated by visual inspection alone, and expands affidavit requirements to include disclosure of any major modifications and compliance with manufacturer service life requirements
- Broadens accident reporting obligations to cover incidents where a patron seeks treatment at a hospital or urgent care center (previously limited to cases where a patron was transported to a hospital), and expands the department's authority to impound rides of similar make, model, or operating characteristics
- Requires the department to establish minimum employee training and retraining standards by rule, mandates that daily owner/manager inspections be recorded at the time of inspection, and requires signs with rider restrictions—or confirmation that none exist—to be prominently displayed at ride entrances
Legislative Description
Safety Standards for Amusement Rides
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-50, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 904 (Ch. 2023-51)
5/12/2023
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/20/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/15/2023
Full Bill Text
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