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FL H0291
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Defines "personal mobility device" as a small, lightweight, single-person vehicle powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, such as an electric bicycle, electric skateboard, or electric scooter
- Prohibits commercial sellers from selling personal mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries that are not certified by a recognized organization as meeting an ingress protection standard for temporary submersion in liquid up to 1 meter depth (IPX6 certification under IEC Standard No. 60529 satisfies this requirement)
- Establishes escalating administrative fines for violations: up to $1,000 for a first offense, up to $5,000 for a second offense, and up to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense
- Fines collected are deposited into the General Revenue Fund, and the department may suspend fines conditioned upon the violator's compliance with department-specified terms
- Amends s. 403.7192, F.S., and takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Personal Mobility Device Battery Safety Standards
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee3/27/2025
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee2/6/2025
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