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FL S0304

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ed Hooper

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all estimates and contracts for household moving services to be prepared by a registered mover and signed or electronically acknowledged by the shipper, mover, and any moving broker before services begin
  • Prohibits moving brokers from preparing written estimates or contracts that set forth moving costs, limiting them to only arranging transportation with registered movers or referring shippers to registered movers, and requires brokers to clearly disclose they are not movers
  • Increases the performance bond or certificate of deposit requirement from $25,000 to $50,000 for movers operating two or fewer vehicles and for moving brokers
  • Mandates the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services immediately issue cease and desist orders to unregistered movers or brokers and immediately suspend registrations for failure to maintain required insurance, bonds, or deposits, with civil penalties up to $5,000
  • Requires moving brokers to provide the department with a complete list of registered movers they work with, including owners, officers, directors, and registration numbers, and requires the department to publish this list on its website

Legislative Description

Household Moving Services

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-47

4/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy1/17/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government12/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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