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FL H0779
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Bankson
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 316.1935, F.S., to allow motor vehicles involved in fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer to be impounded for up to 30 business days, with the impounding agency required to make a diligent effort to notify the registered owner.
- Requires release of the impounded vehicle if the owner demonstrates the vehicle was stolen (with a police report), the owner's family has no other transportation, or the vehicle was in another person's care, custody, or control at the time of the violation.
- Owners seeking release must provide an affidavit with detailed supporting information and present a valid driver license at the time of vehicle pickup.
- All impoundment costs and fees must be paid by the vehicle owner or, for leased or rented vehicles, by the person leasing or renting the vehicle.
- Deems any motor vehicle involved in a fleeing or eluding violation to be contraband subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701–932.704, F.S.; vehicles not required to be titled are presumed to belong to the person in possession.
- Effective date is July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Impounding Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 113 (Ch. 2025-75)
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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