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FL H0479

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 316.061, Florida Statutes, to authorize courts to order restitution for drivers convicted of leaving the scene of a crash involving only property or vehicle damage
  • Restitution applies to drivers who caused or otherwise contributed to the crash, covering any damage caused by the driver's vehicle to the property owner's vehicle or other property
  • Leaving the scene of a property-damage-only crash remains classified as a second-degree misdemeanor under existing law
  • A mandatory $5 surcharge is added to any fine imposed under this section, to be deposited in the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund
  • Effective date is October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Only Damage to Vehicle or Property

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-14

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2025

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