Post-Meeting Packet — Florida Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism (March 3, 2025)
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Post-meeting packet for the Florida Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism meeting of Monday, March 3, 2025, 1:00—3:00 p.m., in the Toni Jennings Committee Room, with Senator Leek as Chair and Senator Arrington as Vice Chair. The expanded agenda lists bills including SB 126 on prescription hearing aids, SB 232 on debt collection and SB 412 on repair of motorized wheelchairs. A bill analysis states that CS/SB 126 authorizes licensed hearing aid specialists or licensed audiologists to sell and distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to consumers who are 18 years of age or older, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. A letter from Senator Tracie Davis requests an excused absence.
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Commerce and Tourism - 03/03/2025 1:00 PM 2025 Regular Session
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Agenda Order
Tab 1 SB 126 by Bradley; Similar to H 00101 Prescription Hearing Aids
848922 D S LRCS CM, Bradley Delete everything after 03/03 02:45 PM
Tab 2 SB 232 by Rodriguez; Identical to H 00147 Debt Collection
109918 D S UNFAV CM, Rodriguez Delete everything after 03/03 03:37 PM
706006 AA S FAV CM, Gruters Delete L.83 - 85: 03/03 03:37 PM
357150 A S RCS CM, Gruters Delete L.93 - 95: 03/03 03:37 PM
Tab 3 SB 600 by Truenow; Identical to H 00561 Manufacturing
Tab 4 SB 602 by Truenow; Identical to H 00563 Fees/Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign
Tab 5 SB 92 by Gruters; Identical to H 00807 Motor Vehicle Repair Work
442480 A S RCS CM, Gruters Delete L.59 - 65: 03/03 03:38 PM
Tab 6 SB 412 by Smith; Similar to H 00311 Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs
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2025 Regular Session The Florida Senate
COMMITTEE MEETING EXPANDED AGENDA
COMMERCE AND TOURISM
Senator Leek, Chair
Senator Arrington, Vice Chair
MEETING DATE: Monday, March 3, 2025
TIME: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Toni Jennings Committee Room, 110 Senate Building
MEMBERS: Senator Leek, Chair; Senator Arrington, Vice Chair; Senators Davis, DiCeglie, Gruters, McClain,
Smith, Wright, and Yarborough
BILL DESCRIPTION and
TAB BILL NO. and INTRODUCER SENATE COMMITTEE ACTIONS COMMITTEE ACTION
1 SB 126 Prescription Hearing Aids; Authorizing the sale and Fav/CS
Bradley distribution of prescription hearing aids to consumers Yeas 8 Nays 0
(Similar H 101) through the mail if certain conditions are met before
the sale, etc.
HP 02/18/2025 Favorable
CM 03/03/2025 Fav/CS
RC
2 SB 232 Debt Collection; Revising prohibited practices for a Fav/CS
Rodriguez person attempting to collect consumer debt, etc. Yeas 8 Nays 0
(Identical H 147)
CM 02/11/2025 Temporarily Postponed
CM 03/03/2025 Fav/CS
BI
RC
3 SB 600 Manufacturing; Creating the Statewide Office of Favorable
Truenow Manufacturing within the Department of Commerce Yeas 7 Nays 0
(Identical H 561, Compare H 563, for a certain purpose; requiring that the office be
Linked S 602) headed by a Chief Manufacturing Officer appointed
by and serving at the pleasure of the Secretary of
Commerce; requiring the department to biennially
prepare a report regarding manufacturing efforts in
this state; creating the Florida Manufacturers’
Workforce Development Grant Program; requiring the
department, the Chief Manufacturing Officer, and the
state Manufacturing Extension Partnership to review
applications submitted and to select specified
projects, etc.
CM 03/03/2025 Favorable
ATD
AP
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COMMITTEE MEETING EXPANDED AGENDA
Commerce and Tourism
Monday, March 3, 2025, 1:00—3:00 p.m.
BILL DESCRIPTION and
TAB BILL NO. and INTRODUCER SENATE COMMITTEE ACTIONS COMMITTEE ACTION
4 SB 602 Fees/Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign; Favorable
Truenow Requiring the Department of Commerce to establish Yeas 7 Nays 0
(Identical H 563, Compare H 561, by rule registration and renewal fees sufficient to fund
Linked S 600) the costs of administering the Florida Manufacturing
Promotional Campaign; requiring the department to
assess and collect fees for the purpose of promoting
the campaign; requiring that such fees be deposited
into the Economic Development Trust Fund for a
specified purpose, etc.
CM 03/03/2025 Favorable
ATD
AP
5 SB 92 Motor Vehicle Repair Work; Citing this act as the "Lilly Fav/CS
Gruters Glaubach Act"; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop Yeas 8 Nays 0
(Identical H 807) to request a written crash report from a customer
under certain circumstances; requiring a motor
vehicle repair shop to prepare a transaction form
under certain circumstances; authorizing the
appropriate law enforcement agency to request an
original transaction form from a motor vehicle repair
shop under certain circumstances; providing criminal
penalties, etc.
CM 03/03/2025 Fav/CS
AEG
FP
6 SB 412 Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs; Creating the Favorable
Smith “Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act”; requiring Yeas 8 Nays 0
(Similar H 311) an original equipment manufacturer to make available
any documentation, parts, and tools required for the
diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a motorized
wheelchair and parts for the motorized wheelchair;
providing that violation of the act is an unlawful
practice under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade
Practices Act; providing that an original equipment
manufacturer is not required to divulge trade secrets,
etc.
CM 03/03/2025 Favorable
AEG
FP
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The Florida Senate
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: CS/SB 126
INTRODUCER: Commerce and Tourism and Senator Bradley
SUBJECT: Prescription Hearing Aids
DATE: March 4, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Smith Brown HP Favorable
2. McMillan McKay CM Fav/CS
3. RC
Please see Section IX. for Additional Information:
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE - Substantial Changes
I. Summary:
CS/SB 126 authorizes licensed hearing aid specialists or licensed audiologists to sell and
distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to consumers who are 18 years of age or
older.
The bill provides an effective date of July 1, 2025.
II. Present Situation:
Hearing Aids
Federal Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), s. 709,1
directed the FDA to establish a category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids through
rulemaking and set forth various requirements for OTC hearing aids, including defining general
controls for reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, as well as Federal preemption
provisions.
1
21 U.S.C. 301, Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 1917, s. 709, Regulation of Over-The-Counter
Hearing Aids, available at https://www.congress.gov/115/plaws/publ52/PLAW-115publ52.pdf (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
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On August 17, 2022, the FDA finalized a rule revising 21 C.F.R. 800,2 801,3 and 874.4 The
FDA’s new rule establishes a new category for OTC hearing aids. An OTC hearing aid is an air-
conduction hearing aid that does not require implantation or other surgical intervention and is
intended for use by a person aged 18 or older to compensate for perceived mild to moderate
hearing impairment. The device, through tools, tests, or software, allows the user to control the
hearing aid and customize it to the user’s hearing needs. The device may use wireless technology
or may include tests for self-assessment of hearing loss.
The device is available OTC, without the supervision, prescription, or other order, involvement,
or intervention of a licensed person, to consumers through in-person transactions, by mail, or
online, provided that the device satisfies the requirements for consumers with “perceived mild to
moderate hearing impairment” who wish to buy lower cost hearing aids not bundled with
professional services and not requiring professional advice, fitting, adjustment, or maintenance.
The rule became effective on October 16, 2022.5
The FDA rule includes provisions for simplified labeling, output limits, maximum insertion
depth, and conditions for sale and distribution for both OTC and prescription hearing aids. The
rule prohibits states from requiring the order, involvement, or intervention of a licensed person
for consumers to access OTC hearing aids; a licensed person may service, market, sell, dispense,
provide customer support for, or distribute OTC hearing aids.
Florida Regulations
In Florida, there are currently 1,289 licensed hearing aid specialists, and 1,654 licensed
audiologists.6 In 2023, Florida’s practice acts for hearing aid specialists and audiologists were
amended to distinguish between prescription hearing aids and OTC hearing aids to conform to
the new FDA rules.7 Under Florida law, prescription hearing aids are dispensed by hearing aid
specialists and audiologists who are subject to the Department of Health (DOH) regulation under
the Board of Hearing Aid Specialist (BHAS) and Board of Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology (BSLPA).8 Selling or distributing prescription hearing aids through the mail to the
ultimate consumer is unlawful and is punishable as a misdemeanor of the second degree.9
Scope of Practice
Florida law defines the scope of practice for hearing aid specialists and audiologists and specifies
the procedures which each health care practitioner is authorized to perform. Both hearing aid
2
21 CFR 800.30, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-800#800.30 (last visited
Mar. 4, 2025).
3
21 CFR 801.60 - 63, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-801/subpart-C (last
visited Mar. 4, 2025).
4
21 CFR 874.5300 available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-874/subpart-F/section-
874.5300 (last visited Mar. 4, 2025).
5
21 CFR 800.30, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-800#800.30 (last visited Mar.
4, 2025).
6
Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Annual Report and Long Range Plan, 2023 - 2024,
available at https://mqawebteam.com/annualreports/2324/ (last visited Mar. 4, 2025).
7
Laws of Fla. 2023-71.
8
See Part II, ch. 484, and Part I, ch. 468, F.S., respectively.
9
Sections 468.1265 and 484.054, F.S.
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specialists and audiologists may provide services through telehealth within this state.10 Out-of-
state hearing aid specialists and audiologists may register to provide services through telehealth
to patients located in this state.11
Hearing Aid Specialists
Under s. 484.041, F.S., hearing aid specialists may dispense prescription hearing aids.
Dispensing prescription hearing aids includes conducting and interpreting hearing tests for
purposes of selecting suitable hearing aids, making earmolds or ear impressions for the fitting of
hearing aids, and providing appropriate counseling regarding a suitable hearing aid device. This
also includes all acts pertaining to the selling, renting, leasing, pricing, delivery, and warranty of
hearing aids.12
Hearing aid specialists are licensed and regulated by the BHAS.13 Licensure for a hearing aid
specialist is in accordance with s. 484.045, F.S., and includes the following requirements:
• Graduation of an accredited high school or its equivalent;
• Meeting one of the qualifying methods:
o Completing a Florida sponsored training program;
o Having a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another
state and has been actively practicing14 in such capacity for at least 12 months; or
o Is currently certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument
Sciences (NBC-HIS) and has been actively practicing for at least 12 months.
• Has successfully completed:
o International Licensing Examination (ILE); or
o Active certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument
Sciences (NBC-HIS).
• Completion of a two-hour course relating to Florida laws and rules taught by an instructor
approved by the BHAS.
Effective July 1, 2025, an applicant for licensure must also submit to a background screening test
in accordance with s. 456.0135, F.S.
Audiologists
The practice of audiology includes the application of principles, methods, and procedures for the
prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction,
treatment, and research, relative to hearing and the disorders of hearing, and to related language
and speech disorders.15 Licensed audiologists may offer, render, plan, direct, conduct, consult, or
supervise services to individuals or groups of individuals who have or are suspected of having
disorders of hearing, including prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, consultation,
10
Section 456.47, F.S.
11
Id.
12
Section 484.041(3)(a), F.S.
13
Section 484.042, F.S.
14
See Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B6-2.002 (2025), which defines “actively practicing” as dispensing hearing aids directly to
clients for at least 12 months, as shown by at least two sales receipts per month for at least 12 months, each receipt bearing
the applicant’s signature and address of place(s) of business.
15
Section 468.1125(6)(a), F.S.
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habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, and research.16 This includes the fitting and dispensing of
hearing aids. They may also provide the following:
• Participate in hearing conservation, evaluation of noise environment, and noise control;
• Conduct and interpret tests of vestibular function and nystagmus, electrophysiologic
auditory-evoked potentials, central auditory function, and calibration of measurement
equipment used for such purposes;
• Habilitate and rehabilitate, including, but not limited to, hearing aid evaluation, prescription,
preparation, fitting and dispensing, assistive listening device selection and orientation,
auditory training, aural habilitation, aural rehabilitation, speech conservation, and
speechreading;
• Fabricate earmolds;
• Evaluate tinnitus; and
• Conduct speech and language screening, limited to a pass-fail determination for identifying
individuals with disorders of communication.17
Audiologists are licensed and regulated by the BSLPA.18 Licensure for audiologists includes,
among other requirements, the following:
• Submission of an application and all required fees.
• A doctoral degree with a major emphasis in audiology and:
o Applicants who have earned a doctoral degree from an approved program before
January 1, 2008, must complete 60 semester hours, 24 of which must be in audiology.19
o Applicants who earned a doctoral degree from an approved program after
January 1, 2008, must complete 75 semester hours.
o 300 clock hours of supervised experience (clinical practicum) with at least 200 hours in
the area of audiology.
• Eleven months of supervised clinical experience. This requirement may be met if the
applicant holds a doctoral degree, meets the requirements of s. 468.1155, F.S., and can
demonstrate one year of clinical work experience within the doctoral program.
• Applicants for licensure as an audiologist with a master’s degree conferred before January 1,
2008, must document that, prior to licensure, the applicant completed one year of clinical
work experience.
• Passing the licensure examination no more than three years prior to the date of the
application.20
Effective July 1, 2025, an applicant for licensure must also submit to a background screening test
in accordance with s. 456.0135, F.S.
16
Section 468.1125(6)(b), F.S.
17
Id.
18
Section 468.1135, F.S.
19
Section 468.1155, F.S.
20
Section 468.1185, F.S. and Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B20-2.005 (2022) The BSDPA has designated the Educational Testing
Services Praxis Series Examination in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology as the licensure examination.
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Minimal Procedures and Equipment 21
Florida law requires hearing aid specialists, and audiologists only when indicated, to perform all
of the following procedures to be used in the fitting and selling of prescription hearing aids:
• Pure tone audiometric testing by air and bone to determine the type and degree of hearing
deficiency.
• Effective masking.
• Appropriate testing to determine speech reception thresholds, speech discrimination scores,
the most comfortable listening levels, uncomfortable loudness levels, and the selection of the
best fitting arrangement for maximum hearing aid benefit.
A wide range audiometer that meets the specifications of the American National Standards
Institute for diagnostic audiometers, and a speech audiometer or a master hearing aid must be
used by hearing aid specialists, and audiologists only when indicated, in the fitting and selling of
prescription hearing aids.
A hearing aid specialist must make a final fitting ensuring physical and operational comfort of
the prescription hearing aid. An audiologist must make such a final fitting only when indicated.
Each audiometric test must be made in a testing room that has been certified by the DOH and
meets certain requirements established in statute and rule. However, this requirement may be
waived by a client who has been provided written notice of the benefits and advantages of having
the test conducted in a certified testing room.
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
The bill provides that prescription hearing aids may be distributed through the mail to a patient
who is 18 years of age or older before the patient's scheduled telehealth appointment with a
licensed audiologist. The prescription hearing aids may not be activated unless the audiologist
has prescribed them. If prescribed, the audiologist must conduct a fitting during the telehealth
appointment or a subsequent appointment to ensure the physical and operational comfort of the
prescription hearing aids.
The bill provides that prescription hearing aids may be distributed through the mail to a patient
who is 18 years of age or older before the patient's scheduled telehealth appointment with a
licensed hearing aid specialist. The prescription hearing aids must not be activated unless the
hearing aid specialist has determined that the patient should be fitted for prescription hearing
aids. If that determination is made, the hearing aid specialist must conduct a fitting during the
telehealth appointment or a subsequent appointment to ensure the physical and operational
comfort of the prescription hearing aids.
The bill establishes that any person who sells or distributes prescription hearing aids through the
mail to the ultimate consumer commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
21
Sections 468.1225 and 484.0501, F.S. See also Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B6-6, 64B20-8, and 64B20-9.
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IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None Identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
None.
C. Government Sector Impact:
To implement the bill, the Department of Health would need to develop a communication
plan to ensure compliance and operational readiness. The department anticipates that this
would include updating websites and the Artificial Intelligence chatbot, notifying
stakeholder groups, and communicating the statutory changes to staff through training.22
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
None.
22
Department of Health, Senate Bill 126 Legislative Analysis (Feb. 11, 2025) (on file with the Senate Committee on Health
Policy).
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VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill substantially amends sections 468.1265 and 484.054 of the Florida Statutes.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Substantial Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
CS by Commerce and Tourism on March 3, 2024
The committee substitute provides that prescription hearing aids may be distributed
through the mail to a patient who is 18 years of age or older before the patient's scheduled
telehealth appointment with a licensed audiologist. The prescription hearing aids may not
be activated unless the audiologist has prescribed them. If prescribed, the audiologist
must conduct a fitting during the telehealth appointment or a subsequent appointment to
ensure the physical and operational comfort of the prescription hearing aids.
The committee substitute also provides that prescription hearing aids may be distributed
through the mail to a patient who is 18 years of age or older before the patient's scheduled
telehealth appointment with a licensed hearing aid specialist. The prescription hearing
aids must not be activated unless the hearing aid specialist has determined that the patient
should be fitted for prescription hearing aids. If that determination is made, the hearing
aid specialist must conduct a fitting during the telehealth appointment or a subsequent
appointment to ensure the physical and operational comfort of the prescription hearing
aids.
Except in the above instances, any person who sells or distributes prescription hearing
aids through the mail to the ultimate consumer commits a misdemeanor of the second
degree.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
Florida Senate - 2025 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT Florida Senate - 2025 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION 11 distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to the
Senate . House 12 ultimate consumer. A Any person who violates this subsection
Comm: RCS . 13 section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable
03/03/2025 . 14 as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
. 15 (2)(a) Prescription hearing aids may be distributed through
. 16 the mail to a patient who is 18 years of age or older before the
. 17 patient’s scheduled telehealth appointment with an audiologist
18 licensed under this part. The prescription hearing aids may not
19 be activated unless the audiologist has prescribed them. If the
20 audiologist prescribes prescription hearing aids to the patient,
21 the audiologist must conduct a fitting during the telehealth
22 appointment or a subsequent appointment to ensure the physical
23 and operational comfort of the prescription hearing aids.
24 (b) Prescription hearing aids may be sold through the mail
25 to a patient who is 18 years of age or older who has been fitted
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Bradley) recommended the 26 for those prescription hearing aids by an audiologist licensed
following: 27 under this part.
28 Section 2. Section 484.054, Florida Statutes, is amended to
1 Senate Amendment (with title amendment) 29 read:
2 30 484.054 Sale or distribution of prescription hearing aids
3 Delete everything after the enacting clause 31 through mail; penalty.—
4 and insert: 32 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and in s.
5 Section 1. Section 468.1265, Florida Statutes, is amended 33 468.1265(2), it is unlawful for a any person to sell or
6 to read: 34 distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to the
7 468.1265 Sale or distribution of prescription hearing aids 35 ultimate consumer. A person who violates this subsection commits
8 through mail; penalty.— 36 Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the
9 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and in s. 37 second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.
10 484.054(2), it is unlawful for a any person to sell or 38 775.083.
39 (2)(a) Prescription hearing aids may be distributed through
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40 the mail to a patient who is 18 years of age or older before the 69 through the mail to patients 18 years of age or older
41 patient’s scheduled telehealth appointment with a hearing aid 70 who have been fitted for such hearing aids by a
42 specialist licensed under this part. The prescription hearing 71 licensed audiologist or licensed hearing aid
43 aids may not be activated unless the hearing aid specialist has 72 specialist, respectively; providing an effective date.
44 determined that the patient should be fitted for prescription
45 hearing aids. If the hearing aid specialist makes that
46 determination, the hearing aid specialist must conduct a fitting
47 during the telehealth appointment or a subsequent appointment to
48 ensure the physical and operational comfort of the prescription
49 hearing aids.
50 (b) Prescription hearing aids may be sold through the mail
51 to a patient who is 18 years of age or older who has been fitted
52 for those prescription hearing aids by a hearing aid specialist
53 licensed under this part.
54 Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
55
56 ================= T I T L E A M E N D M E N T ================
57 And the title is amended as follows:
58 Delete everything before the enacting clause
59 and insert:
60 A bill to be entitled
61 An act relating to prescription hearing aids; amending
62 ss. 468.1265 and 484.054, F.S.; authorizing the
63 distribution of prescription hearing aids through the
64 mail to patients 18 years of age or older before a
65 scheduled telehealth appointment with a Florida-
66 licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist,
67 respectively, if certain requirements are met;
68 authorizing the sale of prescription hearing aids
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Florida Senate - 2025 SB 126 Florida Senate - 2025 SB 126
By Senator Bradley
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1 A bill to be entitled 30 the sale, all required testing procedures as outlined in s.
2 An act relating to prescription hearing aids; amending 31 468.1225 or s. 484.0501 are conducted by an audiologist licensed
3 ss. 468.1265 and 484.054, F.S.; authorizing the sale 32 under s. 468.1185 or a hearing aid specialist licensed under s.
4 and distribution of prescription hearing aids to 33 484.045, respectively. Any violation of this section constitutes
5 consumers through the mail if certain conditions are 34 a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
6 met before the sale; providing an effective date. 35 775.082 or s. 775.083.
7 36 Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
8 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
9
10 Section 1. Section 468.1265, Florida Statutes, is amended
11 to read:
12 468.1265 Sale or distribution of prescription hearing aids
13 through mail; penalty.—It is unlawful for any person to sell or
14 distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to the
15 ultimate consumer. However, prescription hearing aids may be
16 sold and distributed to a consumer through the mail if, before
17 the sale, all required testing procedures as outlined in s.
18 468.1225 or s. 484.0501 are conducted by an audiologist licensed
19 under s. 468.1185 or a hearing aid specialist licensed under s.
20 484.045, respectively. Any person who violates this section
21 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as
22 provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
23 Section 2. Section 484.054, Florida Statutes, is amended to
24 read:
25 484.054 Sale or distribution of prescription hearing aids
26 through mail; penalty.—It is unlawful for any person to sell or
27 distribute prescription hearing aids through the mail to the
28 ultimate consumer. However, prescription hearing aids may be
29 sold and distributed to a consumer through the mail if, before
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SENATOR JENNIFER BRADLEY
6th District
February 19,2025
Senator Thomas Leek, Chairman
Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism
310 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399- I 1 00
Dear Chairman Leek:
I respectfully request that SB 126be placed on the committee's agenda at your earliest
convenience. This bill relates to prescription hearing aids.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Jennifer Bradley
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BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: CS/SB 232
INTRODUCER: Committee on Commerce and Tourism and Senator Rodriguez
SUBJECT: Debt Collection
DATE: March 3, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Dike McKay CM Fav/CS
2. BI
3. RC
Please see Section IX. for Additional Information:
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE - Substantial Changes
I. Summary:
CS/SB 232 revises the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) to allow any person
attempting to collect on a debt to communicate with a debtor via email between 9 p.m. and 8
a.m.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
II. Present Situation:
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
The FCCPA1 prohibits certain practices by any person when attempting to collect on a debt.2
This law is the counterpart to the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) with the
purpose of eliminating “abusive and harassing tactics in the collection of debts.”3 When
1
Sections 559.55-559.785, F.S.
2
“Debt collector” means any person who uses any instrumentality of commerce within this state, whether initiated from
within or outside this state, in any business the principal purpose of which is the collection of debts, or who regularly collects
or attempts to collect, directly or indirectly, debts owed or due or asserted to be owed or due another. The term “debt
collector” includes any creditor who, in the process of collecting her or his own debts, uses any name other than her or his
own which would indicate that a third person is collecting or attempting to collect such debts. Section 559.55(7), F.S.
3
The Consumer Prot. Law Comm. of the Florida Bar, The Consumer Law Bench Book, p. 46, available at
https://www.floridabar.org/about/cmtes/cmte-cm410/cplc-bench-manual/ (last visited Feb. 10, 2025).
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collecting consumer debts,4 collectors are not allowed to use or threaten violence,5 use profane or
vulgar language,6 or attempt to enforce an illegitimate debt.7 Among the list of prohibited
practices, a collector is not allowed to “communicate with the debtor between the hours of 9 p.m.
and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without the prior consent of the debtor.”8 The current
version of the statute does not specify what type of communication is prohibited between these
hours.
A debtor9 may bring a civil action against a consumer collection agency10 or any person
attempting to collect on a debt in a manner prohibited by law within two years of the date the
alleged violation occurred.11 The debtor may file such action “in the county in which the alleged
violator resides or has his or her principal place of business or in the county where the alleged
violation occurred.”12 If a collector does not comply with the provisions of s. 559.72, F.S., they
are liable for actual and statutory damages up to $1000, court costs and attorney’s fees that are
incurred by the plaintiff,13 and punitive damages or other equitable relief the court finds
necessary or proper.14 Additionally, if there is an inconsistency between the FCCPA and the
FDCPA, the provision which is more protective of the debtor will prevail.15
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) (15 USC 1692 et seq.), which became
effective in March 1978, was designed to eliminate abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection
practices.16 Pursuant to 12 CFR s. 1006.06(b)(1)(i), with certain exceptions (prior consent, or
permission by a court), a debt collector must not communicate or attempt to communicate with a
consumer in connection with the collection of any debt at any unusual time, or at a time that the
debt collector knows or should know is inconvenient to the consumer. In the absence of the debt
collector's knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a time before 8:00 a.m. and after 9:00
4
“Debt” or “consumer debt” means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay money arising out of a
transaction in which the money, property, insurance, or services which are the subject of the transaction are primarily for
personal, family, or household purposes, whether or not such obligation has been reduced to judgement. Section 559.55(6),
F.S.
5
Section 559.72(2), F.S.
6
Section 559.72(8), F.S.
7
Section 559.72(9), F.S.
8
Section 559.72(17), F.S.
9
“Debtor” or “consumer” means any natural person obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt. Section 559.55(8), F.S.
10
“Consumer collection agency” means any debt collector or business entity engaged in the business of soliciting consumer
debts for collection or of collecting consumer debts, which debt collector or business is not expressly exempted as set forth in
s. 559.553(3). Section 559.55(3), F.S.
11
Section 559.77(4), F.S.
12
Section 559.77(1), F.S.
13
Section 559.77(2), F.S.
14
Id.
15
Section 559.552, F.S.
16
The Fed. Rsrv., Consumer Compliance Handbook, available at
https://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/supmanual/cch/fairdebt.pdf, (last visited Feb. 10, 2025).
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p.m. local time at the consumer's location is inconvenient. Email and text communications17 are
permitted, but the consumer must be offered a reasonable and simple method for opting out.18
Recent Litigation
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently interpreted what it means to
“communicate with” a consumer under the FCCPA.19 In this case, plaintiff sued a debt collector
for sending her an e-mail at 8:23 p.m. which was delivered to her at 10:14 p.m. and which she
did not open or read until 11:44 a.m. the next day.20 Plaintiff argued that this constituted a
communication in violation of s. 559.72(17), F.S.21 Without legal precedent on point, the court
determined that “no e-mail communication “with” the customer takes place until the consumer
reads the message, or at least receives it.”22 Under this interpretation, the court found that the
debt collector did not communicate with plaintiff until 11:44 a.m. because that was when she
read the message, and as such, defendant’s motion for summary judgment was granted.23
As this case was one of first impression, there is a chance that Florida courts or other federal
district courts could deviate from this interpretation. Moreover, this interpretation diverges from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s interpretation of what it means to “communicate
with” a debtor under the FDCPA.24 Without statutory clarification, Florida courts are open to
litigation over debt collection e-mails received and read after 9 p.m. and before 8 a.m.
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
Prohibited Practices for Debt Collection
Section 1 amends s. 559.72, F.S., to allow any person attempting to collect on a debt to
communicate with a debtor between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. via email.
Incorporating Related Statutes
Sections 2-6 reenact ss. 559.565, 559.725, 559.77, 648.44, and 817.7001, F.S., respectively, for
the purpose of incorporating the amendments to s. 559.72, F.S., in section 1 of the bill.
17
According to a recent news release, email communications are used by 74% of debt collectors, and use of text messaging
grew by 5% between 2023 and 2024. TransUnion, More Than Half of Debt Collection Companies Saw Increased Volume of
Accounts in Past 12 Months, available at https://newsroom.transunion.com/more-than-half-of-debt-collection-companies-
saw-increased-volume-of-accounts-in-past-12-
months/#:~:text=Use%20of%20text%2FSMS%20messaging,engage%20consumers%20regarding%20a%20debt, (last visited
Feb 10, 2025).
18
The Consumer Fin. Prot. Bureau, What laws limit what debt collectors can say or do?, available at
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-laws-limit-what-debt-collectors-can-say-or-do-en-329/, (last visited Feb.
10, 2025).
19
Quinn-Davis v. TrueAccord Corp., Case No. 1:23-cv-23590-LEIBOWITZ/REID (S.D. Fla. Nov. 20, 2024).
20
Id. at 2.
21
Id.
22
Id.
23
Id. at 14.
24
Id. at 8 (“The CFPB interprets “communicate with” under the FDCPA to mean that a debt collector communicates with a
customer when the debt collector “sends” an electronic communication.”).
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Effective Date
Section 7 provides an effective date of July 1, 2025.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
None.
C. Government Sector Impact:
None.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
None.
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VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill substantially amends s. 559.72, F.S.
For the purpose of incorporating the amendments to s. 559.72, F.S., the bill reenacts the
following sections: 559.72, 559.565, 559.725, 559.77, 648.44, 817.7001.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Substantial Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
CS by Commerce and Tourism Committee on March 3, 2025:
The committee substitute allows any person collecting debts to communicate with
debtors via email between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION 11 representative of any governmental agency.
Senate . House 12 (2) Use or threaten force or violence.
Comm: UNFAV . 13 (3) Tell a debtor who disputes a consumer debt that she or
03/03/2025 . 14 he or any person employing her or him will disclose to another,
. 15 orally or in writing, directly or indirectly, information
. 16 affecting the debtor’s reputation for credit worthiness without
. 17 also informing the debtor that the existence of the dispute will
18 also be disclosed as required by subsection (6).
19 (4) Communicate or threaten to communicate with a debtor’s
20 employer before obtaining final judgment against the debtor,
21 unless the debtor gives her or his permission in writing to
22 contact her or his employer or acknowledges in writing the
23 existence of the debt after the debt has been placed for
24 collection. However, this does not prohibit a debt collector
25 person from telling the debtor that her or his employer will be
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Rodriguez) recommended 26 contacted if a final judgment is obtained.
the following: 27 (5) Disclose to a person other than the debtor or her or
28 his family information affecting the debtor’s reputation,
1 Senate Amendment (with title amendment) 29 whether or not for credit worthiness, with knowledge or reason
2 30 to know that the other person does not have a legitimate
3 Delete everything after the enacting clause 31 business need for the information or that the information is
4 and insert: 32 false.
5 Section 1. Section 559.72, Florida Statutes, is amended to 33 (6) Disclose information concerning the existence of a debt
6 read: 34 known to be reasonably disputed by the debtor without disclosing
7 559.72 Prohibited practices generally.—Unless otherwise 35 that fact. If a disclosure is made before such dispute has been
8 authorized by law, in collecting consumer debts, a debt 36 asserted and written notice is received from the debtor that any
9 collector may not no person shall: 37 part of the debt is disputed, and if such dispute is reasonable,
10 (1) Simulate in any manner a law enforcement officer or a 38 the debt collector person who made the original disclosure must
39 reveal upon the request of the debtor within 30 days the details
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40 of the dispute to each person to whom disclosure of the debt 69 (14) Publish or post, threaten to publish or post, or cause
41 without notice of the dispute was made within the preceding 90 70 to be published or posted before the general public individual
42 days. 71 names or any list of names of debtors, commonly known as a
43 (7) Willfully communicate with the debtor or any member of 72 deadbeat list, for the purpose of enforcing or attempting to
44 her or his family with such frequency as can reasonably be 73 enforce collection of consumer debts.
45 expected to harass the debtor or her or his family, or willfully 74 (15) Refuse to provide adequate identification of herself
46 engage in other conduct which can reasonably be expected to 75 or himself or her or his employer or other entity whom she or he
47 abuse or harass the debtor or any member of her or his family. 76 represents if requested to do so by a debtor from whom she or he
48 (8) Use profane, obscene, vulgar, or willfully abusive 77 is collecting or attempting to collect a consumer debt.
49 language in communicating with the debtor or any member of her 78 (16) Mail any communication to a debtor in an envelope or
50 or his family. 79 postcard with words typed, written, or printed on the outside of
51 (9) Claim, attempt, or threaten to enforce a debt when such 80 the envelope or postcard calculated to embarrass the debtor. An
52 debt collector person knows that the debt is not legitimate, or 81 example of this would be an envelope addressed to “Deadbeat,
53 assert the existence of some other legal right to enforce the 82 Jane Doe” or “Deadbeat, John Doe.”
54 debt when such debt collector person knows that the right to 83 (17) Communicate with the debtor by telephone call between
55 such enforcement does not exist. 84 the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without
56 (10) Use a communication that simulates in any manner legal 85 the prior consent of the debtor.
57 or judicial process or that gives the appearance of being 86 (a) The debt collector person may presume that the time a
58 authorized, issued, or approved by a government, governmental 87 telephone call is received conforms to the local time zone
59 agency, or attorney at law, when it is not. 88 assigned to the area code of the number called, unless the debt
60 (11) Communicate with a debtor under the guise of an 89 collector person reasonably believes that the debtor’s telephone
61 attorney by using the stationery of an attorney or forms or 90 is located in a different time zone.
62 instruments that only attorneys are authorized to prepare. 91 (b) If, such as with toll-free numbers, an area code is not
63 (12) Orally communicate with a debtor in a manner that 92 assigned to a specific geographic area, the debt collector
64 gives the false impression or appearance that such debt 93 person may presume that the time a telephone call is received
65 collector person is or is associated with an attorney. 94 conforms to the local time zone of the debtor’s last known place
66 (13) Advertise or threaten to advertise for sale any debt 95 of residence, unless the debt collector person reasonably
67 as a means to enforce payment except under court order or when 96 believes that the debtor’s telephone is located in a different
68 acting as an assignee for the benefit of a creditor. 97 time zone.
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98 (18) Communicate with a debtor, other than communicating 127 Section 3. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment
99 purely for informational communications, regular billing 128 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a
100 statements, or notices required by law, if the debt collector 129 reference thereto, subsection (2) of section 559.725, Florida
101 person knows that the debtor is represented by an attorney with 130 Statutes, is reenacted to read:
102 respect to such debt and has knowledge of, or can readily 131 559.725 Consumer complaints; administrative duties.—
103 ascertain, such attorney’s name and address, unless the debtor’s 132 (2) The office shall inform and furnish relevant
104 attorney fails to respond within 30 days to a communication from 133 information to the appropriate regulatory body of the state or
105 the debt collector person, unless the debtor’s attorney consents 134 the Federal Government, or The Florida Bar in the case of
106 to a direct communication with the debtor, or unless the debtor 135 attorneys, if a person has been named in a consumer complaint
107 initiates the communication. 136 pursuant to subsection (3) alleging violations of s. 559.72. The
108 (19) Cause a debtor to be charged for communications by 137 Attorney General may take action against any person in violation
109 concealing the true purpose of the communication, including 138 of this part.
110 collect telephone calls and telegram fees. 139 Section 4. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment
111 Section 2. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 140 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in
112 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 141 references thereto, subsections (1) and (2) of section 559.77,
113 reference thereto, subsection (2) of section 559.565, Florida 142 Florida Statutes, are reenacted to read:
114 Statutes, is reenacted to read: 143 559.77 Civil remedies.—
115 559.565 Enforcement action against out-of-state consumer 144 (1) A debtor may bring a civil action against a person
116 debt collector.—The remedies of this section are cumulative to 145 violating the provisions of s. 559.72 in the county in which the
117 other sanctions and enforcement provisions of this part for any 146 alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of
118 violation by an out-of-state consumer debt collector, as defined 147 business or in the county where the alleged violation occurred.
119 in s. 559.55(11). 148 (2) Any person who fails to comply with any provision of s.
120 (2) A person, whether or not exempt from registration under 149 559.72 is liable for actual damages and for additional statutory
121 this part, who violates s. 559.72 is subject to sanctions the 150 damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding $1,000,
122 same as any other consumer debt collector, including imposition 151 together with court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
123 of an administrative fine. The registration of a duly registered 152 incurred by the plaintiff. In determining the defendant’s
124 out-of-state consumer debt collector is subject to revocation or 153 liability for any additional statutory damages, the court shall
125 suspension in the same manner as the registration of any other 154 consider the nature of the defendant’s noncompliance with s.
126 registrant under this part. 155 559.72, the frequency and persistence of the noncompliance, and
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156 the extent to which the noncompliance was intentional. In a 185 (b) “Credit service organization” does not include:
157 class action lawsuit brought under this section, the court may 186 1. Any person authorized to make loans or extensions of
158 award additional statutory damages of up to $1,000 for each 187 credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is
159 named plaintiff and an aggregate award of additional statutory 188 subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the
160 damages up to the lesser of $500,000 or 1 percent of the 189 United States or a lender approved by the United States
161 defendant’s net worth for all remaining class members; however, 190 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in
162 the aggregate award may not provide an individual class member 191 any mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act;
163 with additional statutory damages in excess of $1,000. The court 192 2. Any bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association
164 may award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief 193 whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the
165 as it deems necessary or proper, including enjoining the 194 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and
166 defendant from further violations of this part. If the court 195 Loan Insurance Corporation, or a subsidiary of such bank,
167 finds that the suit fails to raise a justiciable issue of law or 196 savings bank, or savings and loan association;
168 fact, the plaintiff is liable for court costs and reasonable 197 3. Any credit union, federal credit union, or out-of-state
169 attorney’s fees incurred by the defendant. 198 credit union doing business in this state;
170 Section 5. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 199 4. Any nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under s.
171 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 200 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
172 reference thereto, paragraph (o) of subsection (1) of section 201 5. Any person licensed as a real estate broker by this
173 648.44, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read: 202 state if the person is acting within the course and scope of
174 648.44 Prohibitions; penalty.— 203 that license;
175 (1) A bail bond agent or bail bond agency may not: 204 6. Any person collecting consumer claims pursuant to s.
176 (o) Attempt to collect, through threat or coercion, amounts 205 559.72;
177 due for the payment of any indebtedness related to the issuance 206 7. Any person licensed to practice law in this state if the
178 of a bail bond in violation of s. 559.72. 207 person renders services within the course and scope of his or
179 Section 6. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 208 her practice as an attorney and does not engage in the credit
180 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 209 service business on a regular and continuing basis;
181 reference thereto, paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 210 8. Any broker-dealer registered with the Securities and
182 817.7001, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read: 211 Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
183 817.7001 Definitions.—As used in this part: 212 if the broker-dealer is acting within the course and scope of
184 (2) 213 that regulation; or
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215 Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681-1681t. Senate . House
216 Section 7. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law. Comm: FAV .
217 03/03/2025 .
218 ================= T I T L E A M E N D M E N T ================ .
219 And the title is amended as follows: .
220 Delete everything before the enacting clause .
221 and insert:
222 A bill to be entitled
223 An act relating to debt collection; amending s.
224 559.72, F.S.; revising prohibited practices for a debt
225 collector attempting to collect consumer debt; making
226 technical changes; reenacting ss. 559.565(2),
227 559.725(2), 559.77(1) and (2), 648.44(1)(o), and
228 817.7001(2)(b), F.S., relating to enforcement action
229 against out-of-state consumer debt collector, consumer The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Gruters) recommended the
230 complaints and administrative duties, civil remedies, following:
231 prohibitions and penalties, and definitions,
232 respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 1 Senate Amendment to Amendment (109918) (with title
233 559.72, F.S., in references thereto; providing an 2 amendment)
234 effective date. 3
235 4 Delete lines 83 - 85
236 WHEREAS, the Legislature finds that technical changes to s. 5 and insert:
237 559.72, Florida Statutes, are necessary to clarify that existing 6 (17) Communicate with the debtor between the hours of 9
238 law prohibiting communication between a debtor and a debt 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without the prior
239 collector between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. applies only to 8 consent of the debtor. This subsection does not apply to an e-
240 telephone calls, NOW, THEREFORE, 9 mail communication that is sent to an e-mail address and that
10 otherwise complies with this section.
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15 and insert: .
16 collector attempting to collect consumer debt; .
17 providing applicability; making .
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Gruters) recommended the
following:
1 Senate Amendment (with title amendment)
2
3 Delete lines 93 - 95
4 and insert:
5 (17) Communicate with the debtor between the hours of 9
6 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without the prior
7 consent of the debtor. This subsection does not apply to an e-
8 mail communication that is sent to an e-mail address and which
9 otherwise complies with this section.
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15 person attempting to collect consumer debt; providing
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1 A bill to be entitled 30 also be disclosed as required by subsection (6).
2 An act relating to debt collection; amending s. 31 (4) Communicate or threaten to communicate with a debtor’s
3 559.72, F.S.; revising prohibited practices for a 32 employer before obtaining final judgment against the debtor,
4 person attempting to collect consumer debt; making a 33 unless the debtor gives her or his permission in writing to
5 technical change; reenacting ss. 559.565(2), 34 contact her or his employer or acknowledges in writing the
6 559.725(2), 559.77(1) and (2), 648.44(1)(o), and 35 existence of the debt after the debt has been placed for
7 817.7001(2)(b), F.S., relating to enforcement action 36 collection. However, this does not prohibit a person from
8 against out-of-state consumer debt collector, consumer 37 telling the debtor that her or his employer will be contacted if
9 complaints and administrative duties, civil remedies, 38 a final judgment is obtained.
10 prohibitions and penalties, and definitions, 39 (5) Disclose to a person other than the debtor or her or
11 respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 40 his family information affecting the debtor’s reputation,
12 559.72, F.S., in references thereto; providing an 41 whether or not for credit worthiness, with knowledge or reason
13 effective date. 42 to know that the other person does not have a legitimate
14 43 business need for the information or that the information is
15 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 44 false.
16 45 (6) Disclose information concerning the existence of a debt
17 Section 1. Section 559.72, Florida Statutes, is amended to 46 known to be reasonably disputed by the debtor without disclosing
18 read: 47 that fact. If a disclosure is made before such dispute has been
19 559.72 Prohibited practices generally.—Unless otherwise 48 asserted and written notice is received from the debtor that any
20 authorized by law, in collecting consumer debts, a no person may 49 part of the debt is disputed, and if such dispute is reasonable,
21 not shall: 50 the person who made the original disclosure must reveal upon the
22 (1) Simulate in any manner a law enforcement officer or a 51 request of the debtor within 30 days the details of the dispute
23 representative of any governmental agency. 52 to each person to whom disclosure of the debt without notice of
24 (2) Use or threaten force or violence. 53 the dispute was made within the preceding 90 days.
25 (3) Tell a debtor who disputes a consumer debt that she or 54 (7) Willfully communicate with the debtor or any member of
26 he or any person employing her or him will disclose to another, 55 her or his family with such frequency as can reasonably be
27 orally or in writing, directly or indirectly, information 56 expected to harass the debtor or her or his family, or willfully
28 affecting the debtor’s reputation for credit worthiness without 57 engage in other conduct which can reasonably be expected to
29 also informing the debtor that the existence of the dispute will 58 abuse or harass the debtor or any member of her or his family.
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59 (8) Use profane, obscene, vulgar, or willfully abusive 88 (16) Mail any communication to a debtor in an envelope or
60 language in communicating with the debtor or any member of her 89 postcard with words typed, written, or printed on the outside of
61 or his family. 90 the envelope or postcard calculated to embarrass the debtor. An
62 (9) Claim, attempt, or threaten to enforce a debt when such 91 example of this would be an envelope addressed to “Deadbeat,
63 person knows that the debt is not legitimate, or assert the 92 Jane Doe” or “Deadbeat, John Doe.”
64 existence of some other legal right when such person knows that 93 (17) Communicate with the debtor by telephone call between
65 the right does not exist. 94 the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without
66 (10) Use a communication that simulates in any manner legal 95 the prior consent of the debtor.
67 or judicial process or that gives the appearance of being 96 (a) The person may presume that the time a telephone call
68 authorized, issued, or approved by a government, governmental 97 is received conforms to the local time zone assigned to the area
69 agency, or attorney at law, when it is not. 98 code of the number called, unless the person reasonably believes
70 (11) Communicate with a debtor under the guise of an 99 that the debtor’s telephone is located in a different time zone.
71 attorney by using the stationery of an attorney or forms or 100 (b) If, such as with toll-free numbers, an area code is not
72 instruments that only attorneys are authorized to prepare. 101 assigned to a specific geographic area, the person may presume
73 (12) Orally communicate with a debtor in a manner that 102 that the time a telephone call is received conforms to the local
74 gives the false impression or appearance that such person is or 103 time zone of the debtor’s last known place of residence, unless
75 is associated with an attorney. 104 the person reasonably believes that the debtor’s telephone is
76 (13) Advertise or threaten to advertise for sale any debt 105 located in a different time zone.
77 as a means to enforce payment except under court order or when 106 (18) Communicate with a debtor if the person knows that the
78 acting as an assignee for the benefit of a creditor. 107 debtor is represented by an attorney with respect to such debt
79 (14) Publish or post, threaten to publish or post, or cause 108 and has knowledge of, or can readily ascertain, such attorney’s
80 to be published or posted before the general public individual 109 name and address, unless the debtor’s attorney fails to respond
81 names or any list of names of debtors, commonly known as a 110 within 30 days to a communication from the person, unless the
82 deadbeat list, for the purpose of enforcing or attempting to 111 debtor’s attorney consents to a direct communication with the
83 enforce collection of consumer debts. 112 debtor, or unless the debtor initiates the communication.
84 (15) Refuse to provide adequate identification of herself 113 (19) Cause a debtor to be charged for communications by
85 or himself or her or his employer or other entity whom she or he 114 concealing the true purpose of the communication, including
86 represents if requested to do so by a debtor from whom she or he 115 collect telephone calls and telegram fees.
87 is collecting or attempting to collect a consumer debt. 116 Section 2. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment
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117 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 146 references thereto, subsections (1) and (2) of section 559.77,
118 reference thereto, subsection (2) of section 559.565, Florida 147 Florida Statutes, are reenacted to read:
119 Statutes, is reenacted to read: 148 559.77 Civil remedies.—
120 559.565 Enforcement action against out-of-state consumer 149 (1) A debtor may bring a civil action against a person
121 debt collector.—The remedies of this section are cumulative to 150 violating the provisions of s. 559.72 in the county in which the
122 other sanctions and enforcement provisions of this part for any 151 alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of
123 violation by an out-of-state consumer debt collector, as defined 152 business or in the county where the alleged violation occurred.
124 in s. 559.55(11). 153 (2) Any person who fails to comply with any provision of s.
125 (2) A person, whether or not exempt from registration under 154 559.72 is liable for actual damages and for additional statutory
126 this part, who violates s. 559.72 is subject to sanctions the 155 damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding $1,000,
127 same as any other consumer debt collector, including imposition 156 together with court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
128 of an administrative fine. The registration of a duly registered 157 incurred by the plaintiff. In determining the defendant’s
129 out-of-state consumer debt collector is subject to revocation or 158 liability for any additional statutory damages, the court shall
130 suspension in the same manner as the registration of any other 159 consider the nature of the defendant’s noncompliance with s.
131 registrant under this part. 160 559.72, the frequency and persistence of the noncompliance, and
132 Section 3. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 161 the extent to which the noncompliance was intentional. In a
133 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 162 class action lawsuit brought under this section, the court may
134 reference thereto, subsection (2) of section 559.725, Florida 163 award additional statutory damages of up to $1,000 for each
135 Statutes, is reenacted to read: 164 named plaintiff and an aggregate award of additional statutory
136 559.725 Consumer complaints; administrative duties.— 165 damages up to the lesser of $500,000 or 1 percent of the
137 (2) The office shall inform and furnish relevant 166 defendant’s net worth for all remaining class members; however,
138 information to the appropriate regulatory body of the state or 167 the aggregate award may not provide an individual class member
139 the Federal Government, or The Florida Bar in the case of 168 with additional statutory damages in excess of $1,000. The court
140 attorneys, if a person has been named in a consumer complaint 169 may award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief
141 pursuant to subsection (3) alleging violations of s. 559.72. The 170 as it deems necessary or proper, including enjoining the
142 Attorney General may take action against any person in violation 171 defendant from further violations of this part. If the court
143 of this part. 172 finds that the suit fails to raise a justiciable issue of law or
144 Section 4. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 173 fact, the plaintiff is liable for court costs and reasonable
145 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in 174 attorney’s fees incurred by the defendant.
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175 Section 5. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 204 4. Any nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under s.
176 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 205 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
177 reference thereto, paragraph (o) of subsection (1) of section 206 5. Any person licensed as a real estate broker by this
178 648.44, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read: 207 state if the person is acting within the course and scope of
179 648.44 Prohibitions; penalty.— 208 that license;
180 (1) A bail bond agent or bail bond agency may not: 209 6. Any person collecting consumer claims pursuant to s.
181 (o) Attempt to collect, through threat or coercion, amounts 210 559.72;
182 due for the payment of any indebtedness related to the issuance 211 7. Any person licensed to practice law in this state if the
183 of a bail bond in violation of s. 559.72. 212 person renders services within the course and scope of his or
184 Section 6. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment 213 her practice as an attorney and does not engage in the credit
185 made by this act to section 559.72, Florida Statutes, in a 214 service business on a regular and continuing basis;
186 reference thereto, paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 215 8. Any broker-dealer registered with the Securities and
187 817.7001, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read: 216 Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
188 817.7001 Definitions.—As used in this part: 217 if the broker-dealer is acting within the course and scope of
189 (2) 218 that regulation; or
190 (b) “Credit service organization” does not include: 219 9. Any consumer reporting agency as defined in the Federal
191 1. Any person authorized to make loans or extensions of 220 Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681-1681t.
192 credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is 221 Section 7. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
193 subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the
194 United States or a lender approved by the United States
195 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in
196 any mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act;
197 2. Any bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association
198 whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the
199 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and
200 Loan Insurance Corporation, or a subsidiary of such bank,
201 savings bank, or savings and loan association;
202 3. Any credit union, federal credit union, or out-of-state
203 credit union doing business in this state;
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Florida Senate - 2025 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
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The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Gruters) recommended the
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1 Senate Amendment to Amendment (109918) (with title
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6 (17) Communicate with the debtor between the hours of 9
7 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the debtor’s time zone without the prior
8 consent of the debtor. This subsection does not apply to an e-
9 mail communication that is sent to an e-mail address and that
10 otherwise complies with this section.
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13 And the title is amended as follows:
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16 collector attempting to collect consumer debt;
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To: Senator Thomas Leek, Chair
Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Subject: Committee Agenda Request
Date: January 30,2025
I respectfully request that Senate Blill#232, relating to Debt Collection, be placed on the:
committee agenda at your earliest possible convenience
X next committee agenda.
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
Florida Senate, District 40
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BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: SB 600
INTRODUCER: Senator Truenow
SUBJECT: Manufacturing
DATE: February 28, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Renner McKay CM Favorable
2. ATD
3. AP
I. Summary:
SB 600 creates the Statewide Office of Manufacturing (Office) within the Department of
Commerce (department) to promote manufacturing statewide. The Chief Manufacturing Officer,
who is appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, heads the program and, among other duties, is
responsible for promoting, supporting, and coordinating manufacturing efforts in the state. In
consultation with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension
Partnership, the department must report on manufacturing efforts in the state and submit the
report by December 15, 2026, and every two years thereafter to the Governor and the
Legislature.
The bill creates the Florida Manufacturers’ Workforce Development Grant Program (program)
within the department to fund proposed projects, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, that
support small manufacturers in the state with the deployment of new technologies or
cybersecurity infrastructure and provide training support to the workforce. Grants would be
funded from the Economic Development Trust Fund. The department must provide a list of each
awarded project annually and include such information in its annual incentives report.
The bill creates the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign (campaign), a marketing
program to promote manufacturing products and businesses in the state. Participants must
register with the department. The campaign would be funded by fees acquired by the department
from campaign participants.
The bill authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer the program and establish, by
rule, the logos or product identifiers to be depicted for use in the campaign.
The bill will have an impact on state expenditures. It does not appear to impact local government
revenues and expenditures. See Section V, Fiscal Impact Statement.
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The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
II. Present Situation:
Manufacturing
Florida has over 422,000 manufacturing jobs and ranks as the nation’s 10th largest manufacturing
employer. Since 2014, Florida has increased manufacturing employment by 23.3 percent, which
outpaced the other 11 states in the top 12 for manufacturing.1 Manufacturing jobs generally pay
higher wages than those in other industries. In 2022, the average annual wage for manufacturing
jobs was over $74,000, a 6.6 percent increase from 2021.2
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal
statistical agencies to classify businesses by industry type for the purpose of statistical data
collection and analysis related to the U.S. economy. NAICS Sector Codes 311-339 include
unique manufacturing industries in Florida that have outpaced the nation in job growth, which
include, but are not limited to, the following:3
• Food manufacturing
• Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing
• Textile mills and textile product mills
• Apparel manufacturing
• Leather and allied product manufacturing
• Wood product and paper manufacturing
• Printing and related support activities
• Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
• Chemical manufacturing
• Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
• Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing
• Primary metal manufacturing
• Fabricated metal product manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturing
• Computer and electronic product manufacturing
• Electrical equipment and appliances
• Transportation equipment manufacturing
• Furniture and related product manufacturing
• Miscellaneous manufacturing
Additionally, manufacturing sectors with a high value-added component, such as aviation and
aerospace, defense, microelectronics, medical devices and equipment, marine, fabricated metal
products, and industrial machinery, have helped Florida’s small and mid-size manufacturers
grow quickly.4
1
Department of Commerce, 2023 Florida Manufacturing, 7, available at https://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-
source/communicationsfiles/2023-florida-manufacturing-report.pdf (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
2
Id. at 10.
3
Id. at 114.
4
Id. at 47
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Under the Local Manufacturing Development Program, a local government may adopt an
ordinance establishing a local manufacturing development program through which the local
government may grant master development approval for developing or expanding sites operated
by manufacturers.5 Local governments may establish a manufacturing master development plan
review process that allows new or expanding manufacturing businesses to go through a single
local-level master development plan process and, upon approval, proceed to development
without requiring additional approvals or permits, except for building permits. 6 The approval
process must be coordinated with the department.7 Additionally, the department has developed a
model local manufacturing development program ordinance to guide local governments that
intend to establish a local manufacturing development program.8 Currently, only Manatee and
Volusia County have adopted an ordinance.9
Workforce Training Programs
CareerSource Florida, a not-for-profit corporation administratively housed within the
department,10 is the statewide workforce policy and investment board comprised of business and
government leaders that helps Floridians enter, remain in, and advance in the workplace so that
they may become more highly skilled and successful. The program also connects employers with
qualified and skilled employees.11 Workforce training is administered through the 21 local
workforce development boards.
The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an economic development program that promotes public
infrastructure and workforce training across the state. Proposals are reviewed by the department
and chosen by the Governor to meet the demand for workforce or infrastructure needs in the
communities they are awarded to.12
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
Statewide Office of Manufacturing
The bill creates s. 14.37, F.S., to establish the Statewide Office of Manufacturing (Office) within
the department to support manufacturing within the state. The Office must be headed by the
Chief Manufacturing Officer (Officer) who serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of the
department. Duties of the Officer include:
• Serving as the subject-matter expert on manufacturing;
5
Section 163.3252, F.S.
6
Id.
7
Section 163.3253, F.S.
8
Section 163.3252, F.S.
9
Department of Commerce, Manufacturing Competitiveness Act Development Approval Program, available at
https://floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/programs/community-planning-table-of-
contents/manufacturing-competitiveness-act-development-approval-program (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
10
Section 445.004(1), F.S.
11
See CareerSource Florida, About Us, available at https://careersourceflorida.com/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
12
See s. 288.101, F.S.
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• Promoting and coordinating manufacturing efforts in the state and identifying gaps across
state-supported activities;
• Working with federal, state, regional, and local governmental entities and nongovernmental
entities to align manufacturing priorities; and
• Engaging with state agencies and water management districts to innovate processes,
programs, decision frameworks, and reporting mechanisms intended to support
manufacturing in the state.
All state and local governmental agencies must assist the Officer to the extent such assistance is
consistent with law and budgetary constraints.
In consultation with the Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership,13 the
department must prepare a report on manufacturing efforts in the state, including information
regarding the strength and economic importance of the manufacturing industry, and submit the
report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives by December 15, 2026, and every two years thereafter.
Florida Manufacturer’s Workforce Development Grant Program
The bill creates s. 288.103, F.S., to establish the Florida Manufacturers’ Workforce Development
Grant Program (program) within the department. The program will fund proposed projects,
subject to appropriation by the Legislature, that support small manufacturers in the state in
deploying new technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure and providing training support to the
workforce.
The department, in coordination with the Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension
Partnership, must review applicants and select projects for awards that create strategic
investments in workforce training to facilitate the deployment of new technologies or
cybersecurity infrastructure. Priority must be given to projects with innovative plans, advanced
technologies, and development strategies focusing on workforce development for small
manufacturers across the state.
Grants awarded under the program must be administered by the department from the Economic
Development Trust Fund under s. 288.095, F.S. Applicants are authorized to seek workforce
development and operations funding. However, grant funding may not be used to pay salary,
benefits, or general business or office expenses.
Each year, the department must provide the public with a list of all awarded projects, detailing
how each project benefits the program's goals and objectives and the project’s current status.
This information must be included in the department’s annual incentives report under s.
288.0065, F.S. The department may adopt rules to implement this provision.
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FloridaMakes is the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) in Florida. The MEP, which
provides U.S. manufacturers with access to resources, is a public-private partnership comprised of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership, 51 MEP centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico,
and over 1,300 advisors and experts at more than 400 MEP service locations. See https://www.floridamakes.com/about-
us/how-we-help (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
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Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign
The Legislature finds that there is a need for the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign
(campaign) to do the following in the state:
• Increase consumer awareness of manufacturing;
• Expand market exposure for manufactured products and goods; and
• Inspire future generations of entrepreneurs, fabricators, and skilled workers to build and grow
domestic businesses and manufacturing operations.
The Legislature also finds that the campaign is a partnership between industry and the state to
promote and advertise such products efficiently.
The bill defines the following terms:
• “Campaign” means the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
• “Department” means the Department of Commerce.
• “Manufactured product” means any tangible personal property fabricated or produced, often
through industrial or mechanical processes. The term includes items sold or leased to
consumers.
• “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, business, trust,
legal representative, or any other business unit.
The bill creates s. 559.973, F.S., to establish the campaign within the department, under the
Office's supervision, and in coordination with the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
The campaign's purpose is to serve as a marketing program to promote manufacturing products
and businesses in the state. In promoting the campaign, the department must do the following:
• Develop logos for the campaign and authorize the use of such logos as provided by rule;
• Register campaign participants;
• Collect rental receipts for industry promotions;
• Develop in-kind advertising programs; and
• Contract with media representatives to disperse promotional materials.
The bill creates s. 559.974, F.S., to establish campaign registration requirements. Campaign
participants must register annually with the department in a form and manner as prescribed by
the department.
The bill creates s. 559.976, F.S., to authorize the department to adopt rules to implement the
campaign. The department is authorized to establish the logos or product identifiers to be
depicted for use in the campaign for advertising, publicizing, and promoting the sale of
manufactured products in the state. The department is authorized to adopt any other necessary
rules to ensure compliance with the provision, including, but not limited to, rules governing
participant registration, registration renewal, membership classes, application forms, and other
forms and enforcement measures.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
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IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
The promotional campaign created by this bill is funded by a fee authorized in SB 602, a
linked bill.
B. Private Sector Impact:
Manufacturing businesses may see increased demand due to receiving a Florida
Manufacturers’ Workforce Development Grant and/or participating in the Manufacturing
Promotional Campaign.
C. Government Sector Impact:
The department14 estimates the bill will have a total cost of $251,021 for the hiring of the
following personnel to implement the bill:
• Chief Manufacturing Officer - $163,300
• Professional employee expense package - $11,664
• Government Operations Consultant II - $71,000
• Support employee expense package - $5,057
The bill does not appear to impact local government revenues and expenditures.
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VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
The bill creates the Office in s. 14.37, F.S. However, s. 20.60, F.S., which creates and provides
the organization and duties of the department, where the Office is to be located, may be
preferable for organizational clarity.
The biennial reporting on manufacturing efforts could potentially be integrated into the
department’s annual report required by s. 20.60(10), F.S.
The Legislature may wish to clarify whether the workforce development grant awards will be
made solely at the discretion of the department.
To avoid duplication of effort and funds in workforce training, the Legislature could consider
requiring coordination with CareerSource Florida in the consideration and award of grants.
The Legislature could consider whether the grant program and promotional campaign should be
included in the economic development program reviews conducted by the Office of Program
Policy Analysis and Government Accountability and the Office of Economic & Demographic
Research pursuant to s. 288.0001, F.S.
The promotional campaign is created in Chapter 559, F.S., Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and
Investments, Generally. The promotional campaign could potentially be created in Chapter 288,
F.S., Commercial Development and Capital Improvements.
VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill creates sections 14.37, 288.103, 559.971, 559.976, 559.972, 559.973, and 559.974 of
the Florida Statutes.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
None.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
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1 A bill to be entitled 30 Economic Development Trust Fund; requiring the
2 An act relating to manufacturing; creating s. 14.37, 31 department to include certain information in its
3 F.S.; creating the Statewide Office of Manufacturing 32 annual incentives report; authorizing the department
4 within the Department of Commerce for a certain 33 to adopt rules; creating part XIV of ch. 559, F.S., to
5 purpose; requiring that the office be headed by a 34 be entitled “Florida Manufacturing Promotional
6 Chief Manufacturing Officer appointed by and serving 35 Campaign”; creating s. 559.971, F.S.; providing
7 at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce; 36 legislative findings; creating s. 559.972, F.S.;
8 providing responsibilities for the Chief Manufacturing 37 defining terms; creating s. 559.973, F.S.; creating
9 Officer; directing all state and local governmental 38 the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign within
10 entities to assist the Chief Manufacturing Officer; 39 the Department of Commerce; providing the purpose of
11 requiring the department to biennially prepare a 40 the campaign; requiring the department to take certain
12 report regarding manufacturing efforts in this state; 41 actions in promoting the campaign; creating s.
13 requiring the department to submit its report on a 42 559.974, F.S.; requiring persons that participate in
14 specified date and biennially thereafter to the 43 the campaign to register annually with the department;
15 Governor and the Legislature; requiring that the 44 creating s. 559.976, F.S.; authorizing the department
16 report include certain information; creating s. 45 to adopt rules; authorizing the department to
17 288.103, F.S.; creating the Florida Manufacturers’ 46 establish, by rule, the logos or product identifiers
18 Workforce Development Grant Program; providing that 47 to be depicted for use in the campaign; providing an
19 the grant program is created within the Department of 48 effective date.
20 Commerce and under the direction of the Chief 49
21 Manufacturing Officer; providing a specified purpose 50 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
22 for the grant program; requiring the department, the 51
23 Chief Manufacturing Officer, and the state 52 Section 1. Section 14.37, Florida Statutes, is created to
24 Manufacturing Extension Partnership to review 53 read:
25 applications submitted and to select specified 54 14.37 Statewide Office of Manufacturing.—
26 projects; requiring that priority be given to projects 55 (1) The Statewide Office of Manufacturing is established
27 that meet certain criteria; authorizing applicants to 56 within the Department of Commerce for the purpose of supporting
28 seek funding for a specified purpose; requiring the 57 the manufacturing ecosystem statewide. The office shall be
29 department to administer the grant awards from the 58 headed by a Chief Manufacturing Officer, who is appointed by and
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59 serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce. 88 Section 2. Section 288.103, Florida Statutes, is created to
60 (2) The Chief Manufacturing Officer shall: 89 read:
61 (a) Serve as a subject-matter expert for the state on 90 288.103 Florida Manufacturers’ Workforce Development Grant
62 issues related to manufacturing. 91 Program.—
63 (b) Be responsible for promoting and coordinating 92 (1) The Florida Manufacturers’ Workforce Development Grant
64 manufacturing efforts in this state and identifying gaps across 93 Program is created within the Department of Commerce, under the
65 state-supported activities. 94 direction of the Chief Manufacturing Officer and in consultation
66 (c) Provide strategic direction for interagency and cross- 95 with the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to fund
67 disciplinary initiatives to promote and support manufacturing in 96 proposed projects, subject to appropriation by the Legislature,
68 this state. 97 which support small manufacturers in this state with the
69 (d) Work with federal, state, regional, and local 98 deployment of new technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure
70 governmental entities and nongovernmental entities to align 99 and to provide training support to the workforce.
71 manufacturing priorities. 100 (2) The department, in coordination with the Chief
72 (e) Engage with state agencies and water management 101 Manufacturing Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension
73 districts to innovate processes, programs, decision frameworks, 102 Partnership, shall review applications submitted and select
74 and reporting mechanisms intended to support manufacturing in 103 projects for awards which create strategic investments in
75 this state. 104 workforce training to facilitate the deployment of new
76 (3) All state and local governmental entities shall assist 105 technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure.
77 the Chief Manufacturing Officer to the extent such assistance is 106 (3) Priority must be given to projects with innovative
78 consistent with law and with budgetary constraints. 107 plans, advanced technologies, and development strategies that
79 (4) The department shall prepare a report, in consultation 108 focus on workforce development for small manufacturers across
80 with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the state Manufacturing 109 this state.
81 Extension Partnership, regarding manufacturing efforts in this 110 (4) Applicants may seek funding for workforce development
82 state. The department shall submit the report to the Governor, 111 and operations, but grant funding awarded under this section may
83 the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of 112 not be used to pay salary and benefits or general business or
84 Representatives by December 15, 2026, and every 2 years 113 office expenses. Grants awarded under the program shall be
85 thereafter. The report must include information regarding the 114 administered by the department from the Economic Development
86 strength and economic importance of the manufacturing industry 115 Trust Fund established in s. 288.095.
87 in this state. 116 (5) The department shall annually provide a list available
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117 to the public of each project awarded, the benefit of each 146 property that has been fabricated or produced, often through
118 project in meeting the goals and objectives of the program, and 147 industrial or mechanical processes. The term includes items sold
119 the current status of each project. The department must include 148 or leased to consumers.
120 such information in its annual incentives report required under 149 (4) “Person” means an individual, a firm, a partnership, a
121 s. 288.0065. 150 corporation, an association, a business, a trust, a legal
122 (6) The department may adopt rules to implement this 151 representative, or any other business unit.
123 section. 152 Section 6. Section 559.973, Florida Statutes, is created to
124 Section 3. Part XIV of chapter 559, Florida Statutes, 153 read:
125 consisting of ss. 559.971-559.976, Florida Statutes, is created 154 559.973 Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign;
126 and entitled “Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.” 155 purpose; duties of the department.—There is created within the
127 Section 4. Section 559.971, Florida Statutes, is created to 156 department, under the supervision of the Chief Manufacturing
128 read: 157 Officer and in coordination with the state Manufacturing
129 559.971 Legislative findings.—The Legislature finds that 158 Extension Partnership, the Florida Manufacturing Promotional
130 there is a need for the Florida Manufacturing Promotional 159 Campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to serve as a marketing
131 Campaign to increase consumer awareness of manufacturing 160 program to promote manufacturing products and businesses in this
132 activities in this state, to expand market exposure for 161 state. In promoting the campaign, the department shall do all of
133 manufactured products and goods in this state, and to inspire 162 the following:
134 future generations of entrepreneurs, fabricators, and skilled 163 (1) Develop logos for the campaign and authorize the use of
135 workers to build and grow domestic businesses and manufacturing 164 such logos as provided by rule.
136 operations in this state. The Legislature further finds that the 165 (2) Register campaign participants.
137 campaign is a partnership between industry and the state to 166 (3) Collect rental receipts for industry promotions.
138 promote and advertise such products efficiently. 167 (4) Develop in-kind advertising programs.
139 Section 5. Section 559.972, Florida Statutes, is created to 168 (5) Contract with media representatives for the purpose of
140 read: 169 dispersing promotional materials.
141 559.972 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: 170 Section 7. Section 559.974, Florida Statutes, is created to
142 (1) “Campaign” means the Florida Manufacturing Promotional 171 read:
143 Campaign. 172 559.974 Registration.—A person that participates in the
144 (2) “Department” means the Department of Commerce. 173 campaign must register annually with the department in a form
145 (3) “Manufactured product” means any tangible personal 174 and manner as prescribed by the department.
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175 Section 8. Section 559.976, Florida Statutes, is created to
176 read:
177 559.976 Rulemaking authority.—The department may adopt
178 rules that implement and administer this part. By rule, the
179 department may establish the logos or product identifiers to be
180 depicted for use in the campaign for advertising, publicizing,
181 and promoting the sale of manufactured products in this state.
182 The department may also adopt any other rules as deemed
183 necessary to ensure compliance with this part, including, but
184 not limited to, rules governing participant registration,
185 renewal of registration, classes of membership, application
186 forms, and other forms and enforcement measures.
187 Section 9. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
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2025 AGENCY LEGISLATIVE BILL ANALYSIS
Department of Commerce
BILL IN TION
BILL NUMBER: SB 600
BILL TITLE:
BILL SPONSOR: Truenow
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7t1t2025
COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE CURRENT GOMMITTEE
1) Senate Commerce and Tourism N/A
2) Senate ApproPriations on TED
3) Senate ApproPriations SIMILAR BILLS
BILL NUMBER: SB 602
4l
SPONSOR: Truenow
5)
IDENTICAL BILLS
PREVIOUS LEGISLATION BILL NUMBER: HB 561
BILL NUMBER: SPONSOR: Cobb
N/A
SPONSOR:
YEAR: ls this bill part of an agen cv packaqe?
LAST ACTION: No
BILL ANALYSIS IN
DATE OF ANALYSIS: 2t26t25
LEAD AGENCY ANALYST Stephen Marante
ADDTilONAL ANALYST(S): Chad Corriveau, Jason Mahon, Abigail Mainor, Pa ul Forrester
LEGAL ANALYST: Karen Gates
FISCAL ANALYST: Caroline Womack, Janis Timmons
2025 Agency Bill Analysis
POLIGY ANALYSIS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bill establishes new initiatives to bolster manufacturing in the state, including the creation of the Statewide Office
of Manufacturing within the Department of Commerce ("FloridaCommerce").
2. SUBSTANTIVE BILL ANALYSIS
1. PRESENT SITUATION:
Manufacturinq in Florida
Florida's manufacturing output (GDP) hasgrownfrom $43.5 billion in 2014to $73 billion in2022,a67.8o/o growth rate
over nine years. This rate of growth has significantly outpaced all other leading manufacturing states. Florida's
manufacturing employment reached 422,800 in September 2023, passing both Georgia and New York to become the
1Oth largest state in the country for manufacturing employment. Manufacturing employment has grown by 23.3%
since 2014. Based on September 2023 data, Florida added an additional 13,605 manufacturing jobs over nine months
of 2023. Manufacturing jobs tend to pay relatively higher wages, increase productivity, and are economically resilient
against downturns. Furthermore, in Florida, manufacturing benefits small and large employers alike, each playing a
role in the success of the industry, and all regions of the state, urban and rural.
Manufacturinq Extension Partnership
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network is a public-private partnership that delivers
comprehensive solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. MEP is part of the
U.S. Department of Commerce's National lnstitute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The MEP National Network,
whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises NIST's Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (NIST MEP), the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP
Center boards, and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as over 1,440 trusted advisors and experts
atapproximately460 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturerwith accessto resourcesthey need to
succeed.
FloridaMakes is the official representative of the MEP National Network and NIST MEP in the state of Florida.
FloridaCommerce collaborates with FloridaMakes to promote and support the growth of Florida's manufacturing
sector by providing resources, data, and partnership opportunities to manufacturers, often highlighting the industry's
economic impact through initiatives like the "Florida Manufacturing Report" which is developed jointly by both entities.
2. EFFECT OF THE BILL:
Section 1. Section 14.37 , F.S., is created to read "Statewide Office of Manufacturing," which
1. Establishes the Statewide Office of Manufacturing within FloridaCommerce to support Florida's manufacturing
ecosystem and creates a Chief Manufacturing Otficer position within FloridaCommerce.
2. ldentifies the Chief Manufacturing Officer's duties, including:
a. Serving as a subject-matter expert for the state on issues related to manufacturing.
b. Being responsible for promoting and coordinating manufacturing efforts in this state and identifying gaps
across state-su pported activities.
c. Providing strategic direction for interagency and cross disciplinary initiatives to promote and support
manufacturing in this state.
d. Working with federal, state, regional, and local governmental entities and nongovernmental entities to align
manufacturing priorities.
e. Engaging with state agencies and water management districts to innovate processes, programs, decision
frameworks, and reporting mechanisms intended to support manufacturing in this state.
3. Requires all state and local governmental entities to assist the Chief Manufacturing Officer to the extent such
assistance is consistent with law and budgetary constraints.
4. Mandates FloridaCommerce to prepare a report, in consultation with the Chief Manufacturing Officer, regarding
manufacturing efforts in this state, which shall be provided to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 15, 2026, and every 2 years thereafter. The report must
include information regarding the strength and economic importance of the manufacturing industry in this state.
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Section 2. Section 288.103, F.S., is created to read "Florida Manufacturers'Workforce Development Grant Program,"
which:
1. Creates the Florida Manufacturers' Workforce Development Grant within FloridaCommerce, under the direction of
the Chief Manufacturing Officer and in consultation with the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to fund
proposed projects, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, which support small manufacturers in this state
with the deployment of new technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure and to provide training support to the
workforce.
2. Mandates FloridaCommerce to review applications in coordination with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and select
projects for awards which create strategic investments in workforce training to facilitate the deployment of new
technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure.
3. Dictates priority must be given to projects with innovative plans, advanced technologies, and development
strategies that focus on workforce development for small manufacturers across the state.
4. AllowJ applicants to seek funding for workforce development and operations, but grant funding awarded under
this section may not be used to pay salary and benefits or general business or otfice expenses. Grants awarded
under the program shall be administered by FloridaCommerce from the Economic Development Trust Fund
established in section 288.095, F.S.
5. Requires FloridaCommerce to annually provide a public list of each project awarded, the benefit of each project in
meeting the goals and objectives of the program, and the current status of each project. FloridaCommerce must
include such information in its annual incentives report required under section 288.0065, F.S.
6. Gives FloridaCommerce authority to adopt rules to implement the program.
Section 3 Part XIV of chapter 559, F.S, consisting of ss. 559.971-559.976, F.S., is created and entitled "Florida
Man ufacturing Promotional Campaign."
Section 4. Section 559.971, F.S., is created to read "Legislative Finding" and finds that there is a need for the Florida
Manufacturing Promotional Campaign to increase consumer awareness of manufacturing activities in this state, to
expand market exposure for manufactured products and goods in this state, and to inspire future generations of
enirepreneurs, fabricators, and skilled workers to build and grow domestic businesses and manufacturing operations
in this state. The Legislature further finds that the campaign is a partnership between industry and the state to
promote and advertise such products efficiently.
Section 5. Section 559.972, F.S., is created and defines:
(1) "Campaign" means the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Gommerce.
(3) "Manufactured product" means any tangible personal property that has been fabricated or produced, often
through industrial or mechanical processes. The term includes items sold or leased to consumers.
(4) "Person" means an individual, a firm, a partnership, a corporation, an association, a business, a trust, a legal
representative, or any other business unit.
Section 6. Section 559.973, F.S., is created and mandates FloridaCommerce, underthe supervision of the Chief
Manufacturing Officer and in coordination with the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to execute the Florida
Manufacturing Promotional Campaign and requires FloridaCommerce to:
(1) Develop logos for the campaign and authorize the use of such logos as provided by rule
(2) Register campaign participants.
(3) Collect rental receipts for industry promotions.
(4) Develop in-kind advertising programs.
(5) Contract with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials.
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Section 7. Section 559.974, F.S., is created and mandates that a person that participates in the campaign must
register annually with FloridaCommerce in a form and manner prescribed by FloridaCommerce.
Section 8. Section 559.976, F.S., is created and gives FloridaCommerce rulemaking authority, allowing itto
implement and administer the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
Section 9. This act shall take effect July 1,2025.
Statewide Office of Manufacturinq
The bill creates the Statewide Office of Manufacturing within FloridaCommerce, which is led by a Chief Manufacturing
Officer who serves as a subject-matter expert for the state on issues related to manufacturing.
Florida Manufacturers' Workforce Development Grant Proqram
The bill creates the Florida Manufacturers'Workforce Development Grant Program to support small manufacturers
with new technologies, cybersecurity, and workforce training.
Reportinq Requirements
The bill mandates biennial reports from FloridaCommerce regarding manufacturing efforts in the state. The report
must be created in consultation with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (FloridaMakes).
Florida Manufacturinq Promotional Campaiqn
The bill creates the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign aimed at increasing consumer awareness and
market exposu re for state-man ufactu red prod ucts.
The bill specifies that the campaign will involve developing marketing logos, registering participants, and facilitating
promotional activities.
Rulemaking
The bill provides FloridaCommerce with rulemaking authority to implement and administer the Florida Manufacturers'
Workforce Development Grant Program and the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
3. DOES THE LEGISLATION DIRECT OR ALLOW THE AGENCY/BOARD/COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT TO
DEVELOP, ADOPT, OR ELIMINATE RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES, OR PROCEDURES?
lf yes, explain: The bill provides FloridaCommerce with rulemaking authority to implement and
admin ister the Florida Man ufacturers' Workforce Development Grant Prog ram
and the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
What is the expected
impact to the agency's core
mission?
Rule(s) impacted (provide
references to F.A.C., etc.)
4. WHAT IS THE POSITION OF AFFECTED CITIZENS OR STAKEHOLDER GROUPS?
List any known proponents None known at this time
and opponents:
Provide a summary of the
proponents' and opponents'
positions:
5. ARE THERE ANY REPORTS OR STUDIES REQUIRED BY THIS BILL?
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lf yes, provide a The bill mandates biennial reports from FloridaCommerce regard ing
description: manufacturing efforts in the state. The report must be created in consultation
with the ChieiManufacturing Officer and the state Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (FloridaMakes).
Date Due: December 15,2026, and every two years thereafter
Bill Section Numbe(s): Section 1
6. ARE THERE ANY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS OR CHANGES TO EXISTING BOARDS, TASK
FORCES, COUNCILS, COMMISSION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THIS BILL?
Board
N/A
Board Purpose
Who Appointments:
Appointee Term
Changes
Bill Section Numbe(s)
FISCAL ANALYSIS
1. WHAT IS THE FISCAL IMPACT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT?
Revenues:
N/A
Expenditures:
Does the legislation
increase local taxes or
fees?
lf yes, does the legislation
provide for a local
referendum or local
governing body Public vote
prior to implementation of
the tax or fee increase?
2. WHAT IS THE FISCAL IMPACT TO STATE GOVERNMENT?
Revenues:
Expenditures: The Department estimates the follow ing expenditures related to hiring
personnel to implement the bill:
Chief Manufacturing Officer S/B $163,300; rate '1 1 5'000
Professional employee expense package = $11,664
Government Operations Consultant ll S/B $71,000; rate 50,000
Support employee expense package = $5,057
Total costs = $25'1,021; rate 165,000
Does the legislation contain No
a State Government
appropriation?
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lf yes, was this
appropriated last year?
3. WHAT IS THE FISCAL IMPACT TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR?
Revenues:
Expenditures:
Other: lndeterminant - the manufacturing sector in the state of Florida will benefit
from the creation of an Office of Manufacturing and the increased investments
made to bolster manufacturing, however, there are indeterminant fees that
may be charged to participating manufacturers in the proposed manufacturing
promotional campaign.
4. DOES THE BILL INCREASE OR DECREASE TAXES, FEES, OR FINES?
Does the bill increase
taxes, fees or fines? No
Does the bill decrease No
taxes, fees or fines?
What is the impact of the N/A
increase or decrease?
Bill Section Number:
TECHNOLOGY IMPAGT
Does the legislation impact The bill will have a minimal technological impact, however there are potential
the agency's technology needs for software licensing and storage. The billwill require limited staff
systems (i.e., lT support, support.
licensing software, data
storage, etc.)?
lf yes, describe the
anticipated impact to the
agency including any fiscal
impact.
FEDERAL IMPACT
Does the legislation have a
federal impact (i.e. federal N/A
compliance, federal funding,
federal agency involvement,
etc.)?
lf yes, describe the
anticipated impact including
any fiscal impact.
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ADDITIONAL GOMMENTS
The bill mandates that the Department of Commerce establish a promotional campaign with specific directives, including
contracting out certain components. This prescriptive approach, and the rationale behind requiring FloridaCommerce to
outsourcelspects of the promotional campaign, is not clearly articulated. This may limit the Department's flexibility to
administer the program in more cost-efficient and effective ways, such as utilizing internal resources or collaborating with
Agency partners.
Additionally, the establishment of the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign within the Department of Commerce
lacks clarity regarding its primary objective. lt is unclear whether the campaign aims to market Florida's manufacturing
industry as a wnote oi to promote only those manufacturers who choose to participate in the campaign. This ambiguity
could lead to inconsistent messaging and mixed support among manufacturers. Clearly defining the campaign's scope
and target audience is essential to ensure the Department meets the needs for all stakeholders within Florida's
man ufacturing ecosystem.
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LEGAL - GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFIGE REVIEW
ssues/concerns/com ments
I Since the Statewide Office of Manufacturing is created within FloridaOommerce,
and recommended action: the office should be referenced in section 20.60, F.S., instead of section 14.37,
F.S.
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THE FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEES:
Agriculture, CharT
Appropriations Commiftee on Agriculture, Environment,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1 100 and General Government
Appropriations Committee on Transportation,
Tourism, and Economic Development
Banking and lnsurance
Fiscal Policy
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and
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Transportation
SENATOR KEITH TRUENOW
13th District
February 24,2025
Senator Tom Leek
310 Senate Office Building
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Chairman Leek,
I am requesting that SB 600 Manufacturing be placed on the next available Commerce and
Tourism Committee meeting.
This good bill establishes The Statewide Office of Manufacturing within the Department of
Commerce for the purpose of supporting the manufacturing ecosystem statewide. The office
shall be headed by a Chief Manufacturing Officer, who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure
of the Secretary of Commerce. They shall serve as a subject-matter expert for the state on issues
related to manufacturing, be responsible for promoting and coordinating manufacturing efforts in
this state and identi$ing gaps across state-supported activities, provide strategic direction for
interagency and cross-disciplinary initiatives to promote and support manufacturing in this state,
work with federal, state, regional, and local governmental entities and nongovernmental entities
to align manufacturing priorities and engage with state agencies and water management districts
to innovate processes, programs, decision frameworks, and reporting mechanisms intended to
support manufacturing in this state.
I appreciate your favorable consideration.
Sincerely.
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Senator Keith Truenow
Senate District 13
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Renita Hayes, Administrative Assistant
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BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: SB 602
INTRODUCER: Senator Truenow
SUBJECT: Fees/Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign
DATE: February 28, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Renner McKay CM Favorable
2. ATD
3. AP
I. Summary:
SB 602 requires the Department of Commerce (department) to establish registration and renewal
fees sufficient to fund the costs of administering the Florida Manufacturing Promotional
Campaign (campaign). The department must assess and collect fees to promote the campaign and
fees must be deposited into the Economic Development Trust Fund to be used solely for
administering the campaign.
SB 600 (Manufacturing), is a linked bill that creates the Statewide Office of Manufacturing
within the department to promote the manufacturing ecosystem statewide. The bill also creates
the campaign to serve as a marketing program to promote manufacturing products and
businesses in the state. In promoting the campaign, the department must develop logos for the
campaign, register campaign participants, collect rental receipts for industry promotions, develop
in-kind advertising programs, and contract with media representatives to disperse promotional
materials. A person who participates in the campaign must register annually with the department.
The bill may have an indeterminate fiscal impact on the department for collecting fees to
promote the campaign. There is no impact expected on local government revenues and
expenditures. See Section V, Fiscal Impact Statement.
The bill is effective on the same date that SB 600 (Manufacturing) or similar legislation takes
effect if adopted in the same legislative session or any extension and becomes law.
II. Present Situation:
Florida has over 422,000 manufacturing jobs and ranks as the nation’s 10th largest manufacturing
employer. Since 2014, Florida has increased manufacturing employment by 23.3 percent, which
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outpaced the other 11 states in the top 12 for manufacturing.1 Manufacturing jobs generally pay
higher wages than those in other industries. In 2022, the average annual wage for manufacturing
jobs was over $74,000, a 6.6 percent increase from 2021.2
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal
statistical agencies to classify businesses by industry type for the purpose of statistical data
collection and analysis related to the U.S. economy. NAICS Sector Codes 311-339 include
unique manufacturing industries in Florida that have outpaced the nation in job growth, which
include, but are not limited to, the following:3
• Food manufacturing
• Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing
• Textile mills and textile product mills
• Apparel manufacturing
• Leather and allied product manufacturing
• Wood product and paper manufacturing
• Printing and related support activities
• Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
• Chemical manufacturing
• Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
• Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing
• Primary metal manufacturing
• Fabricated metal product manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturing
• Computer and electronic product manufacturing
• Electrical equipment and appliances
• Transportation equipment manufacturing
• Furniture and related product manufacturing
• Miscellaneous manufacturing
Under the Local Manufacturing Development Program, a local government may adopt an
ordinance establishing a local manufacturing development program through which the local
government may grant master development approval for developing or expanding sites operated
by manufacturers.4 Local governments may establish a manufacturing master development plan
review process that allows new or expanding manufacturing businesses to go through a single
local-level master development plan process and, upon approval, proceed to development
without requiring additional approvals or permits, except for building permits. 5 The approval
process must be coordinated with the department.6 Additionally, the department has developed a
model local manufacturing development program ordinance to guide local governments that
1
Department of Commerce, 2023 Florida Manufacturing, 7, available at https://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-
source/communicationsfiles/2023-florida-manufacturing-report.pdf (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
2
Id. at 10.
3
Id. at 114.
4
Section 163.3252, F.S.
5
Id.
6
Section 163.3253, F.S.
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intend to establish a local manufacturing development program.7 Currently, only Manatee and
Volusia County have adopted an ordinance.8
CareerSource Florida, a not-for-profit corporation administratively housed within the
department,9 is the statewide workforce policy and investment board comprised of business and
government leaders that helps Floridians enter, remain in, and advance in the workplace so that
they may become more highly skilled and successful. The program also connects employers with
qualified and skilled employees.10 Workforce training is administered through the 21 local
workforce development boards.
The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an economic development program that promotes public
infrastructure and workforce training across the state. Proposals are reviewed by the department
and chosen by the Governor to meet the demand for workforce or infrastructure needs in the
communities they are awarded to.11
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
The bill requires the department to establish, by rule, registration and renewal fees sufficient to
fund the costs of administering the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign. Fees must be
deposited into the Economic Development Trust Fund under s. 288.095, F.S., to be used solely
for administering the campaign.
The bill is effective on the same date that SB 600 (Manufacturing) or similar legislation takes
effect, if adopted in the same legislative session or any extension, and becomes law.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
7
Section 163.3252, F.S.
8
Department of Commerce, Manufacturing Competitiveness Act Development Approval Program, available at
https://floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/programs/community-planning-table-of-
contents/manufacturing-competitiveness-act-development-approval-program (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
9
Section 445.004(1), F.S.
10
See CareerSource Florida, About Us, available at https://careersourceflorida.com/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
11
See s. 288.101, F.S.
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D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
Section 19 of Article VII of the State Constitution requires a “state tax or fee imposed,
authorized, or raised under this section must be contained in a separate bill that contains
no other subject.” A “fee” is defined by the Florida Constitution to mean “any charge or
payment required by law, including any fee for service, fee or cost for licenses, and
charge for service.”12
Section 19 of Article VII of the State Constitution also requires that a tax or fee raised by
the Legislature must be approved by two-thirds of the membership of each house of the
Legislature.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
The bill imposes a fee on manufacturing businesses who wish to participate in the Florida
Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
B. Private Sector Impact:
Certain businesses registering with the campaign must pay a fee to promote their business
through the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
C. Government Sector Impact:
Creating the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign may have a fiscal impact on
the department. The department must do certain things to promote a manufacturing
campaign, and additional FTEs may be required.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
On line 21, it is unclear who must pay the department fees to promote the Manufacturing
Promotional Campaign.
The bill does not include criteria or standards for how the department will determine the amount
of fees. In order to avoid a delegation issue, the fee language could require that campaign
participants be accessed fees on a pro-rata basis, or by size of the business.
12
FLA. CONST. art. VII, s. 19(d)(1).
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VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill creates section 559.975 of the Florida Statutes.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
None.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
Florida Senate - 2025 SB 602
By Senator Truenow
13-01254-25 2025602__
1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to fees; creating s. 559.975, F.S.;
3 requiring the Department of Commerce to establish by
4 rule registration and renewal fees sufficient to fund
5 the costs of administering the Florida Manufacturing
6 Promotional Campaign; requiring the department to
7 assess and collect fees for the purpose of promoting
8 the campaign; requiring that such fees be deposited
9 into the Economic Development Trust Fund for a
10 specified purpose; providing a contingent effective
11 date.
12
13 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
14
15 Section 1. Section 559.975, Florida Statutes, is created to
16 read:
17 559.975 Fees.—
18 (1) The department shall establish by rule registration and
19 renewal fees sufficient to fund the costs of administering the
20 Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
21 (2) The department shall assess and collect fees for the
22 purpose of promoting the campaign.
23 (3) Fees must be deposited into the Economic Development
24 Trust Fund established in s. 288.095 to be used solely for
25 administering the campaign.
26 Section 2. This act shall take effect on the same date that
27 SB 600 or other similar legislation takes effect, if such
28 legislation is adopted in the same legislative session or an
29 extension thereof and becomes a law.
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THE FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEES:
Agriculture, Chalr
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1 100 Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment,
and General Government
Appropriations Committee on Transportation,
Tourism, and Economic Development
Banking and lnsurance
Fiscal Policy
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and
Domestic Security
Transportation
SENATOR KEITH TRUENOW
13th District
February 24,2025
Senator Tom Leek
310 Senate Office Building
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Chairman Leek,
I am requesting that SB 602 Fees/FL Manufacturing Promotional Campaign be placed on the
next available Commerce and Tourism Committee meeting.
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish by rule registration and renewal fees
sufficient to fund the costs of administering the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign.
I appreciate your favorable consideration.
Sincerely,
Senator Keith Truenow
Senate District 13
KT/dd
cc: Todd McKay, Staff Director
Renita Hayes, Administrative Assistant
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Senate's Website: www. flsen ate. gov
BEN ALBRITTON JASON BRODEUR
President of the Senate President Pro Tempore
The Florida Senate
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: CS/SB 92
INTRODUCER: Commerce and Tourism and Senator Gruters
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Repair Work
DATE: March 4, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. McMillan McKay CM Fav/CS
2. AEG
3. FP
Please see Section IX. for Additional Information:
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE - Substantial Changes
I. Summary:
CS/SB 92 creates the “Lilly Glaubach Act,” which requires a motor vehicle repair shop to
request that a customer provide a written crash report after providing the customer with a written
repair estimate when the accident or collision repair work requested is estimated to cost $5,000
or more. However, if the customer does not provide a written crash report, the motor vehicle
repair shop must prepare an accident or collision repair work transaction form after preparing a
written estimate. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) must approve
the design and format of the transaction form. Additionally, the bill provides the framework for
preparing and maintaining the transaction forms, as well as delivering the transaction forms to
the appropriate law enforcement agency.
The bill provides that any person who violates these requirements commits a second-degree
misdemeanor.
The bill adds “vehicle identification number” to the requirements that must be included in a
written repair estimate.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
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II. Present Situation:
Motor Vehicle Repair
The Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act1 requires anyone who is paid to repair motor vehicles
owned by other individuals to register with the DACS.2 Registration applications are required to
be accompanied by a registration fee calculated on a per-year basis.3 Additionally, each
registration application must include the following:
• The name of the applicant;
• The name under which the applicant is doing business;
• The business address;
• Copies of all licenses, permits, and certifications; and
• The number of employees the applicant intends to employ or currently employs.4
For repairs costing more than $150, motor vehicle repair shops are required to prepare a written
repair estimate that includes the estimated cost of repair work, including diagnostic work, before
beginning any diagnostic work or repair.5 Additionally, for repairs costing more than $150,
motor vehicle repair shops are required to provide a written disclosure statement to the
customer.6 The written repair estimate must include the following:
• The name, address, and telephone number of the motor vehicle repair shop;
• The name, address, and telephone number of the customer;
• The date and time of the written repair estimate;
• The year, make, model, odometer reading, and license tag number of the motor vehicle;
• The proposed work completion date;
• A general description of the customer’s problem or request for repair work or service relating
to the motor vehicle;
• A statement as to whether the customer is being charged according to a flat rate or an hourly
rate, or both;
• The estimated cost of repair which must include any charge for shop supplies or for
hazardous or other waste removal;
• The charge for making a repair price estimate or, if the charge cannot be predetermined, the
basis on which the charge will be calculated;
• The customer’s intended method of payment;
• The name and telephone number of another person who may authorize repair work, if the
customer desires to designate such person;
• A statement indicating what, if anything, is guaranteed in connection with the repair work
and the time and mileage period for which the guarantee is effective;
• A statement allowing the customer to indicate whether replaced parts should be saved for
inspection or return; and
1
Section 559.901, F.S.
2
Section 559.904(1), F.S.
3
Section 559.904(3)(a), F.S.
4
Section 559.904(1), F.S.
5
Section 559.905(1), F.S.
6
Section 559.905(2), F.S.
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• A statement indicating the daily charge for storing the customer’s motor vehicle after the
customer has been notified that the repair work has been completed.7
If the customer leaves their motor vehicle at the motor vehicle repair shop during hours when the
shop is not open or if the customer permits the shop or another person to deliver the motor
vehicle to the shop, then there is an implied partial waiver of the written estimate. However,
upon completion of diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair, the shop must
properly notify the customer.8
In the following circumstances, the customer must be promptly notified by telephone, telegraph,
mail, or other means of additional repair work and the estimated cost thereof:
• In the event that the written repair estimate contains only an estimate for diagnostic work
necessary to estimate the cost of repair and such diagnostic work has been completed;
• If a determination is made by a motor vehicle repair shop that the actual charges for the
repair work will exceed the written estimate by more than $10 or 10 percent, whichever is
greater, but not to exceed $50; or
• If an implied partial waiver exists for diagnostic work, and such diagnostic work has been
completed.9
Written Crash Reports
A Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form must be completed and submitted to the Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) within 10 days after an investigation is
completed by the law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor
vehicle crash that:
• Resulted in the death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or
discomfort by any of the parties or passengers involved in the crash;
• Involved a violation of s. 316.061(1), F.S., or s. 316.193, F.S.;10
• Rendered a vehicle inoperable to a degree that required a wrecker to remove it from the scene
of the crash; or
• Involved a commercial motor vehicle.11
The Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form must include the following:
• The date, time, and location of the crash;
• A description of the vehicles involved;
• The names and addresses of the parties involved, including all drivers and passengers, and
the identification of the vehicle in which each was a driver or a passenger;
7
Section 559.905(1), F.S.
8
Section 559.905(5), F.S.
9
Section 559.909(1), F.S.
10
Section 316.061(1), F.S., provides that the driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle or
other property which is driven or attended by any person must immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such crash or as
close thereto as possible, and must forthwith return to, and in every event must remain at, the scene of the crash until he or
she has fulfilled the requirements of s. 316.062, F.S. Section 316.193, F.S., provides regulations for a person driving under
the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, F.S., or any substance controlled under
chapter 893, F.S., when affected to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired.
11
Section 316.066(1)(a), F.S.
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• The names and addresses of witnesses;
• The name, badge number, and law enforcement agency of the officer investigating the crash;
and
• The names of the insurance companies for the respective parties involved in the crash.12
In any crash where a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form is not required and which occurs
on the public roadways of Florida, the law enforcement officer must complete a Short Form
Crash Report or provide a driver exchange-of-information form, to be completed by all drivers
and passengers involved in the crash, which requires the identification of each vehicle that the
drivers and passengers were in.13
The driver of a vehicle that was involved in a crash resulting in damage to a vehicle or other
property which does not require a law enforcement report must, within 10 days after the crash,
submit a written report of the crash to the FLHSMV. The report must be submitted on a form
approved by the FLHSMV. Additionally, Long Form and Short Form Crash Reports prepared by
law enforcement must be submitted to the FLHSMV and may be maintained by the law
enforcement officer’s agency.14
Crash reports may take up to 10 days to become available and may be requested online through
the FLHSMV Crash Portal.15 Alternatively, customers may receive a crash report by mail or in
person if they compete a “Sworn Statement for Crash Report.”16 Requests for 10 or fewer crash
records may be fulfilled at the Florida Highway Patrol Station nearest to where the crash
occurred.17 Requests for more than 10 records must include a request letter detailing the crash
report that is being requesting and a “Sworn Statement for Crash Report,” which must be mailed
with payment to the FLHSMV “Crash Records” division.18
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
The bill amends ss. 559.905, 559.907, and 559.909, F.S., which may be cited as the “Lilly
Glaubach Act.”
The bill requires a crash report or transaction form for certain accident or collision repair work.
If a customer requests that a motor vehicle repair shop perform work to restore a motor vehicle
damaged in an accident or collision, and such work is estimated to cost $5,000 or more, the
motor vehicle repair shop must request that the customer provide a written crash report after
preparing a written repair estimate.19
12
Section 316.066(1)(b), F.S.
13
Section 316.066(1)(c), F.S.
14
Section 316.066(1)(e), F.S.
15
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Traffic Crash Reports, available at https://www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-
reports/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2024).
16
Id.
17
Id.
18
Id.
19
Section 316.066, F.S., provides the framework of a “written crash report.”
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The bill provides that if the customer does not provide a written crash report, the motor vehicle
repair shop must prepare an accident or collision repair work transaction form after preparing a
written repair estimate. The DACS must approve the design and format of the transaction form,
which must be 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size. Additionally, the following information must be
recorded by the motor vehicle repair shop when completing the transaction form:
• The name and address of the motor vehicle repair shop;
• The vehicle identification number, year, license tag number, make, model, and color of the
damaged vehicle and the name, phone number, physical description, and address of the
owner of the vehicle or the person in possession of the vehicle; and
• A detailed description of the damage to the vehicle.
The bill requires a motor vehicle repair shop to maintain a copy of each completed transaction
form on its premises for at least 1 year after the date of the transaction. On or before the end of
each business day, the motor vehicle repair shop must deliver the original transaction forms for
each of the transactions occurring during the previous business day to the appropriate law
enforcement agency, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon between the motor
vehicle repair shop and the appropriate law enforcement agency. Additionally, if the original
transaction form is lost or destroyed by the appropriate law enforcement agency, a copy may be
used by the motor vehicle repair shop as evidence in court.
The bill requires transaction forms to be electronically transferred if the appropriate law
enforcement agency supplies the necessary software and the motor vehicle repair shop has the
computer capability. If a motor vehicle repair shop does not have the computer capability, the
appropriate law enforcement agency may provide the shop with the necessary equipment for the
purpose of electronically transferring accident or collision repair work transaction forms. Unless
otherwise agreed upon, the appropriate law enforcement agency is required to retain ownership
of the equipment. Additionally, the motor vehicle repair shop must maintain the equipment in
good working order.
The bill provides that a motor vehicle repair shop is not required to deliver to the appropriate law
enforcement agency the original or copies of the accident or collision repair work transaction
forms if the shop transfers the forms electronically.
The bill authorizes the appropriate law enforcement agency to request that the motor vehicle
repair shop produce the original transaction form that has been electronically transferred if it is
for the purpose of a criminal investigation. The motor vehicle repair shop must deliver the
requested form to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours of request.
The bill provides that any person who violates s. 559.905(1), F.S., commits a misdemeanor of
the second degree.20 Additionally, if the DACS finds a motor vehicle repair shop in violation of
s. 559.905(1), F.S., it may revoke the motor vehicle repair shop’s registration under s. 559.904,
F.S.
20
Section 775.082(4)(b), F.S., provides that a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor of the second degree may be
sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 days. Section 775.083(1)(e), F.S., provides that fines for a
misdemeanor of the second degree may not exceed $500.
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The bill adds “vehicle identification number” to the requirements that must be included in a
written repair estimate.
The bill amends s. 559.909, F.S., to provide that a customer must be promptly notified by the
motor vehicle repair shop if an implied partial waiver exists for diagnostic work, as described in
s. 559.905(6), F.S.21
The bill re-enacts s. 559.907, F.S., for the purpose of incorporating the amendment made to s.
559.905, F.S.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None Identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
If a customer requests that a motor vehicle repair shop perform work to restore a motor
vehicle damaged in an accident or collision, the motor vehicle repair shop will be
required to obtain a crash report or complete an accident or collision repair work
21
Section 559.905(5), F.S., which is redesignated to s. 559.905(6), F.S., in the bill, provides that if a customer leaves their
motor vehicle at a motor vehicle repair shop during hours when the shop is not open or if the customer permits the shop or
another person to deliver the motor vehicle to the shop, there is an implied partial waiver of the written estimate. However,
upon completion of diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair, the shop must notify the customer.
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transaction form for accident or collision repair work. Additionally, a motor vehicle
repair shop will be required to prepare, maintain, and deliver the transaction forms to the
appropriate law enforcement agency.
C. Government Sector Impact:
The DACS must approve the design and format of the accident or collision repair work
transaction form.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
The bill does not define “appropriate law enforcement agency,” which may affect compliance by
motor vehicle repair shops.
VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill substantially amends sections 559.905 and 559.909 of the Florida Statutes.
This bill re-enacts section 559.907 of the Florida Statutes.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Substantial Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
CS by Commerce and Tourism on March 3, 2024
The committee substitute changes the timeline for when a crash report must be requested
from before the motor vehicle repair shop provides the customer with a written estimate
to after the motor vehicle repair shop provides the customer with a written repair
estimate. However, if the customer does not provide a written crash report, the motor
vehicle repair shop must prepare an accident or collision repair work transaction form.
The committee substitute changes the timeline for when the motor vehicle repair shop
must prepare the transaction form before preparing the written estimate to after preparing
the written estimate.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
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The Committee on Commerce and Tourism (Gruters) recommended the
following:
1 Senate Amendment
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3 Delete lines 59 - 65
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5 $5,000 or more, the motor vehicle repair shop must, after
6 preparing the written repair estimate required by subsection
7 (2), request that the customer provide a written crash report as
8 specified under s. 316.066.
9 (b) If the customer does not provide a written crash
10 report, the motor vehicle repair shop must prepare an accident
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1 A bill to be entitled 30 appropriate law enforcement agency to request an
2 An act relating to motor vehicle repair work; 31 original transaction form from a motor vehicle repair
3 providing a short title; amending s. 559.905, F.S.; 32 shop under certain circumstances; requiring a motor
4 requiring a motor vehicle repair shop to request a 33 vehicle repair shop to respond to such request within
5 written crash report from a customer under certain 34 a certain timeframe; providing criminal penalties;
6 circumstances; requiring a motor vehicle repair shop 35 authorizing the department to revoke a motor vehicle
7 to prepare a transaction form under certain 36 repair shop’s registration under certain
8 circumstances; requiring the Department of Agriculture 37 circumstances; revising the items required in a
9 and Consumer Services to approve the design and format 38 written repair estimate; making technical changes;
10 of the transaction form; specifying requirements for 39 amending s. 559.909, F.S.; conforming a cross-
11 the transaction form; requiring a motor vehicle repair 40 reference; making technical changes; reenacting s.
12 shop to record specified information on the 41 559.907(1)(b), F.S., relating to charges for motor
13 transaction form; requiring a motor vehicle repair 42 vehicle repair estimate and requirement of waiver of
14 shop to maintain a copy of the transaction form for a 43 rights prohibited, to incorporate the amendment made
15 specified timeframe; requiring a motor vehicle repair 44 to s. 559.905, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing
16 shop to deliver transaction forms to the appropriate 45 an effective date.
17 law enforcement agency within a specified timeframe; 46
18 providing an exception; authorizing a motor vehicle 47 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
19 repair shop to use certain evidence in court under 48
20 certain circumstances; requiring the electronic 49 Section 1. This act may be cited as the “Lilly Glaubach
21 transfer of transaction forms to the appropriate law 50 Act.”
22 enforcement agency by a motor vehicle repair shop 51 Section 2. Section 559.905, Florida Statutes, is amended to
23 under certain circumstances; authorizing the 52 read:
24 appropriate law enforcement agency to provide certain 53 559.905 Crash report or transaction form required for
25 equipment to a motor vehicle repair shop; specifying 54 accident or collision repair work; written motor vehicle repair
26 ownership and maintenance of such equipment; 55 estimate; and disclosure statement required.—
27 specifying that a motor vehicle repair shop is not 56 (1)(a) If a customer requests that a motor vehicle repair
28 required to deliver original or copies of transaction 57 shop perform work to restore a motor vehicle damaged in an
29 forms under certain circumstances; authorizing the 58 accident or a collision, and such work is estimated to cost
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59 $5,000 or more, the motor vehicle repair shop must, before 88 appropriate law enforcement agency. If the original transaction
60 preparing the written repair estimate required by subsection 89 form is lost or destroyed by the appropriate law enforcement
61 (2), request that the customer provide a written crash report as 90 agency, a copy may be used by the motor vehicle repair shop as
62 specified under s. 316.066. 91 evidence in court.
63 (b) If the customer does not provide a written crash 92 (d) If the appropriate law enforcement agency supplies the
64 report, the motor vehicle repair shop must prepare an accident 93 necessary software and the motor vehicle repair shop has the
65 or collision repair work transaction form before preparing the 94 computer capability, transaction forms must be electronically
66 written repair estimate required by subsection (2). The 95 transferred. If a motor vehicle repair shop does not have the
67 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must approve the 96 computer capability, the appropriate law enforcement agency may
68 design and format of the transaction form, which must be 8 1/2 97 provide the motor vehicle repair shop with the necessary
69 inches by 11 inches in size and elicit the information required 98 equipment for the purpose of electronically transferring
70 under this paragraph. In completing the transaction form, the 99 accident or collision repair work transaction forms. The
71 motor vehicle repair shop shall record the following 100 appropriate law enforcement agency shall retain ownership of the
72 information, which must be typed or written indelibly and 101 equipment, unless otherwise agreed upon. The motor vehicle
73 legibly in English: 102 repair shop shall maintain the equipment in good working order,
74 1. The name and address of the motor vehicle repair shop. 103 ordinary wear and tear excepted. If a motor vehicle repair shop
75 2. The vehicle identification number, year, license tag 104 transfers accident or collision repair work transaction forms
76 number, make, model, and color of the damaged vehicle and the 105 electronically, the motor vehicle repair shop is not required to
77 name, phone number, physical description, and address of the 106 also deliver to the appropriate law enforcement agency the
78 owner of the vehicle or the person in possession of the vehicle. 107 original or copies of the transaction forms. The appropriate law
79 3. A detailed description of the damage to the vehicle. 108 enforcement agency may, for the purposes of a criminal
80 (c) A motor vehicle repair shop shall maintain a copy of 109 investigation, request that the motor vehicle repair shop
81 each completed transaction form on its premises for at least 1 110 produce the original of a transaction form that has been
82 year after the date of the transaction. On or before the end of 111 electronically transferred. The motor vehicle repair shop shall
83 each business day, the motor vehicle repair shop shall deliver 112 deliver this form to the appropriate law enforcement agency
84 to the appropriate law enforcement agency the original 113 within 24 hours after the request.
85 transaction forms for each of the transactions occurring during 114 (e) Any person who violates this subsection commits a
86 the previous business day, unless other arrangements have been 115 misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
87 agreed upon between the motor vehicle repair shop and the 116 775.082 or s. 775.083. If the department finds a motor vehicle
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117 repair shop in violation of this subsection, it may revoke the 146 supplies or waste disposal.”
118 motor vehicle repair shop’s registration under s. 559.904. 147
119 (2) When any customer requests a motor vehicle repair shop 148 If a charge is mandated by state or federal law, the estimate
120 to perform repair work on a motor vehicle, the cost of which 149 must contain a statement identifying the law and the specific
121 repair work will exceed $150 to the customer, the shop shall 150 amount charged under the law.
122 prepare a written repair estimate, which is a form setting forth 151 (i) The charge for making a repair price estimate or, if
123 the estimated cost of repair work, including diagnostic work, 152 the charge cannot be predetermined, the basis on which the
124 before effecting any diagnostic work or repair. The written 153 charge will be calculated.
125 repair estimate must also include all of the following items: 154 (j) The customer’s intended method of payment.
126 (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the motor 155 (k) The name and telephone number of another person who may
127 vehicle repair shop. 156 authorize repair work, if the customer desires to designate such
128 (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the 157 person.
129 customer. 158 (l) A statement indicating what, if anything, is guaranteed
130 (c) The date and time of the written repair estimate. 159 in connection with the repair work and the time and mileage
131 (d) The vehicle identification number, year, make, model, 160 period for which the guarantee is effective.
132 odometer reading, and license tag number of the motor vehicle. 161 (m) A statement allowing the customer to indicate whether
133 (e) The proposed work completion date. 162 replaced parts should be saved for inspection or return.
134 (f) A general description of the customer’s problem or 163 (n) A statement indicating the daily charge for storing the
135 request for repair work or service relating to the motor 164 customer’s motor vehicle after the customer has been notified
136 vehicle. 165 that the repair work has been completed. However, storage
137 (g) A statement as to whether the customer is being charged 166 charges may not accrue or be due and payable for a period of 3
138 according to a flat rate or an hourly rate, or both. 167 working days from the date after such notification.
139 (h) The estimated cost of repair which must include any 168 (3)(2) If the cost of repair work will exceed $150, the
140 charge for shop supplies or for hazardous or other waste removal 169 shop must present to the customer a written notice conspicuously
141 and, if a charge is included, the estimate must include the 170 disclosing, in a separate, blocked section, only the following
142 following statement: 171 statement, in capital letters of at least 12-point type:
143 172
144 “This charge represents costs and profits to the motor 173 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, CHECK ONE OF THE STATEMENTS BELOW, AND
145 vehicle repair facility for miscellaneous shop 174 SIGN:
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175 I UNDERSTAND THAT, UNDER STATE LAW, I AM ENTITLED TO A 204 (7)(6) Nothing in This section may not shall be construed
176 WRITTEN ESTIMATE IF MY FINAL BILL WILL EXCEED $150. 205 to require a motor vehicle repair shop to give a written
177 206 estimated price if the motor vehicle repair shop does not agree
178 .... I REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE. 207 to perform the requested repair.
179 208 Section 3. Subsection (1) of section 559.909, Florida
180 .... I DO NOT REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE AS LONG AS THE 209 Statutes, is amended to read:
181 REPAIR COSTS DO NOT EXCEED $..... THE SHOP MAY NOT EXCEED THIS 210 559.909 Notification of charges in excess of repair
182 AMOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN OR ORAL APPROVAL. 211 estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle
183 212 prohibited; inspection of parts.—
184 .... I DO NOT REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE. 213 (1) In the event that:
185 214 (a) The written repair estimate contains only an estimate
186 SIGNED ............DATE ............ 215 for diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair and
187 216 such diagnostic work has been completed;
188 (4)(3) The information required by paragraphs (2)(h) and 217 (b) A determination is made by a motor vehicle repair shop
189 (i) (1)(h) and (i) need not be provided if the customer waives 218 that the actual charges for the repair work will exceed the
190 in writing her or his right to receive a written estimate. 219 written estimate by more than $10 or 10 percent, whichever is
191 (5)(4) Except as provided in subsection (6) (5), a copy of 220 greater, but not to exceed $50; or
192 the written repair estimate required by subsection (2) (1) and 221 (c) An implied partial waiver exists for diagnostic work,
193 the disclosure statement required by subsection (3) must (2) 222 as described in s. 559.905(6) s. 559.905(5), and such diagnostic
194 shall be given to the customer before repair work commences is 223 work has been completed,
195 begun. The disclosure statement may be provided on the same form 224
196 as the written repair estimate. 225 the customer must shall be promptly notified by the motor
197 (6)(5) If the customer leaves her or his motor vehicle at a 226 vehicle repair shop by telephone, telegraph, mail, or other
198 motor vehicle repair shop during hours when the shop is not open 227 means of the additional repair work and estimated cost thereof.
199 or if the customer permits the shop or another person to deliver 228 A customer so notified shall, orally or in writing, authorize,
200 the motor vehicle to the shop, there is shall be an implied 229 modify, or cancel the order for repair.
201 partial waiver of the written estimate; however, upon completion 230 Section 4. For the purpose of incorporating the amendment
202 of diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair, the 231 made by this act to section 559.905, Florida Statutes, in a
203 shop shall notify the customer as required in s. 559.909(1). 232 reference thereto, paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section
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233 559.907, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
234 559.907 Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate;
235 requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.—
236 (1) No motor vehicle repair shop shall charge for making a
237 repair price estimate unless, prior to making the price
238 estimate, the shop:
239 (b) Obtains authorization on the written repair estimate,
240 in accordance with s. 559.905, to prepare an estimate. No motor
241 vehicle repair shop shall impose or threaten to impose any such
242 charge which is clearly excessive in relation to the work
243 involved in making the price estimate.
244 Section 5. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
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The Florida Senate
Committee Agenda Request
To: Senator Thomas Leek, Chair
Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Subject: Committee Agenda Request
Date: January 30,2025
I respectfully request that Senate Bill # 92, relating to Motor Vehicle Repair Work, be placed on
the:
committee agenda at your earliest possible convenience.
next committee agenda.
Senator Joe Gruters
Florida Senate, District 22
File signed originalwith committee office s-020 (03/2004)
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BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
BILL: SB 412
INTRODUCER: Senator Smith
SUBJECT: Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs
DATE: February 28, 2025 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Dike McKay CM Favorable
2. AEG
3. FP
I. Summary:
SB 412 creates the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act under ss. 559.971-559.976, F.S.
The bill requires original equipment manufacturers of wheelchairs to provide documents, tools,
and parts necessary to repair motorized wheelchairs to third party repair providers and owners of
wheelchairs sold or used in this state.
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
II. Present Situation:
Right to Repair Laws
In recent years, state legislatures across the country have been contemplating “right to repair”
laws, requiring manufacturers to share repair information and tools so that consumers may repair
their products more easily and less costly.1 This type of legislation is founded on the idea that
consumers should be able to choose how to repair their products.2 Advocates are concerned due
to the amount of products that are utilizing computer chips and advanced technology, which are
becoming increasingly difficult to repair without sending the entire product back to the
manufacturer.3 Many products, ranging from cars and appliances to wheelchairs, use proprietary
tools and parts.4 Manufacturers may decline to publish documents necessary for a third party or
1
Luyi Wang, et al., HARV. BUS. REV., Research: The Unintended Consequences of Right-to-Repair Laws, available at
https://hbr.org/2023/01/research-the-unintended-consequences-of-right-to-repair-laws (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
2
Mike Serra, Looking Under the Hood on the Right to Repair, 101 MICH. B.J. 34 (May 2022), available at
https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Looking-under-the-hood-on-the-right-to-repair?ArticleID=4428 (last visited Feb.
28, 2025).
3
Thorin Klosowski, What You Should Know About Right to Repair, available at
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/what-is-right-to-repair/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
4
Id.
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consumer to repair.5 The policy objectives of these laws are to ensure customers have access to
manuals, schematics, and software updates, as well as diagnostic tools needed to service the
product themselves.6
While there is a push for this type of legislation, manufacturers have been concerned about
electronic privacy and preservation of intellectual property.7 Technological advances in
electronic equipment, such as fitness monitors, home security devices, and smart home
appliances, have led to consumer data being collected at a higher volume.8 Opponents of right to
repair legislation are concerned that proprietary access to tools and information needed to repair
these electronic products may undermine consumers’ digital privacy, as diagnostic tools may
provide access to an entire device and improper repair can disable security features.9
Additionally, there is a concern that unrestricted access into product software design may
compromise intellectual property protections.10 If proprietary knowledge is embedded in the
products they sell, some manufacturers worry that trade secrets will become public knowledge
when required to disclose digital locks and other information.11
Wheelchair Usage and Repairs
In the United States, millions of Americans rely on wheelchairs due to impaired mobility.12 As of
2014, about 21% of adults in the U.S. have difficulty or are unable to walk a quarter mile.13 The
use of mobility devices like wheelchairs provides independence to users who may otherwise
have difficulty with physical functioning.14
In the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of repairs that wheelchair
users must make.15 One survey of wheelchair users found that a result of wheelchair breakdown,
5
Id.
6
Id.
7
Ike Brannon, CATO INST., A Criticism of Right to Repair Laws, available at https://www.cato.org/regulation/spring-
2024/criticism-right-repair-laws (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
8
See id.
9
Id.
10
Id.
11
Id.
12
Sources vary on the exact number of wheelchair users. See Laura A. McClure, et al., Wheelchair repairs, breakdown, and
adverse consequences for people with traumatic spinal cord injury, 90:12 ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MED. AND REHAB. 2034
(2009, available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19969165/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025) (citing more than 2.8 million
wheelchair users); Danielle M. Taylor, U.S. DEPT. OF COM., Americans With Disabilities: 2014, available at
https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2018/demo/p70-152.pdf (last visited Feb. 28, 2025) (citing
more than 5.5 million wheelchair users).
13
Taylor, supra note 12, at 7.
14
Lynn Worobey, et al., Increases in Wheelchair Breakdowns, Repairs, and Adverse Consequences for People with
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, 91:6 AM. J. OF PHYSICAL MED. AND REHAB. 463 (2012), available at
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4886332/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
15
One study found that over half of all full-time wheelchair users had to repair their wheelchair at least once over a six-
month period. Worobey, supra note 12; see also Lynn A. Worobey, et al., Factors Influencing Incidence of Wheelchair
Repairs and Consequences Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, 103:4 ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MED. AND REHAB.
779 (2022), available at
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8501145/#:~:text=The%20primary%20objectives%20of%20this%20study%20wer
e%20to,consequences%20were%20experienced%2C%20and%20participant%20and%20wheelchair%20charact (last visited
Feb. 28, 2025).
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out-of-pocket repair costs ranged from $50-$620.16 Wheelchair users experienced adverse
consequences from wheelchair breakdown, with 27% stranded at home, 12% stuck in bed, and
9% stranded outside their home, anywhere from two to seventeen days.17
A 2022 survey performed by PIRG of 141 wheelchair users found that 93% of respondents have
needed at least one repair in the last year, with 68% of respondents needing two or more repairs
in the last year.18 When asked how long these repairs take to complete, around 62% of
respondents said the average repair took four or more weeks, while around 40% of respondents
estimated it took seven or more weeks.19
Typically, when a person with a motorized wheelchair experiences a repair issue, they cannot fix
the wheelchair with parts not from the manufacturer without voiding the warranty on the
wheelchair.20 If a wheelchair user goes through the manufacturer for the repair, parts can take
weeks to arrive to the user or repair provider.21 Moreover, a motorized wheelchair costs
anywhere from $1,000 to $15,000, depending on the customizations tailored to that individual
wheelchair user’s needs.22 Custom and higher-end models, which may be necessary for more
severe impairment, can cost upward of $15,000 per wheelchair.23
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
Requirements for Repair
Section 4 creates s. 559.973, F.S., mandating that an original equipment manufacturer24 must
make available to independent repair providers25 and owners26 any documentation,27 parts,28 and
16
Lisa I. Iezzoni, HARV. HEALTH PUBL’G, Millions rely on wheelchairs for mobility, but repair delays are hurting users,
available at https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/millions-rely-on-wheelchairs-for-mobility-but-repair-delays-are-hurting-
users-202207212785 (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
17
Id.
18
PIRG, Stranded: Repair Restrictions Immobilize Wheelchair Users, available at https://publicinterestnetwork.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/05/USPIRGEF_Stranded_June2022.pdf (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
19
Id.
20
See Markian Hawryluk, KFF HEALTH NEWS, Despite a First-Ever ‘Right-to-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix for
Wheelchair Users, available at https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/power-wheelchair-users-right-to-repair-law-no-easy-
fix/ (last visited Feb. 28, 2025); Mass. Disability Law Center, Questions And Answers About The Wheelchair Repair Bill,
available at https://www.dlc-ma.org/2022/06/09/questions-and-answers-about-the-wheelchair-repair-bill-s-2567/#_ftnref2
(last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
21
Hawryluk, supra note 20.
22
Evan Drake, Wheelchair Cost: A Breakdown of Value in 2025, available at
https://www.restoremobility.com/blogs/mobility/wheelchair-cost (last visited Feb. 28, 2025).
23
See id.
24
“Original equipment manufacturer” means a business engaged in selling, leasing, or supplying new motorized wheelchairs
manufactured by, or on behalf of, the business to any individual or business.
25
“Independent repair provider” means an individual or business operating in this state which is unaffiliated with an original
equipment manufacturer that is engaged in the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of motorized wheelchairs.
26
“Owner” means an individual or business that owns or leases a motorized wheelchair purchased or used in this state.
27
“Documentation” means any manual, diagram, reporting output, service code description, schematic diagram, security
codes, passwords, or other guidance or information used in effecting the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a
motorized wheelchair.
28
“Part” means any replacement part, either new or used, made available by an original equipment manufacturer for purposes
of effecting the services of maintenance or repair of a motorized wheelchair manufactured by or on behalf of, sold, or
otherwise supplied by the original equipment manufacturer.
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tools29 required for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of motorized wheelchairs and parts for the
motorized wheelchair, if that wheelchair or parts were sold by the manufacturer in this state. The
documentation, parts, and tools must be made available either directly by the original equipment
manufacturer or via an authorized repair provider.30
Regarding equipment that contains an electronic security lock or security-related function:
• The original equipment manufacturer must make certain information and items available
to owners and independent repair providers.
• On fair and reasonable terms, the manufacturer must provide any special documentation,
tools, and parts needed to access and reset the lock or function when disabled in the
course of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the motorized wheelchair.
• The documentation, tools, and parts must be made available through appropriate secure
release systems.
Limitations
Section 6 creates s. 559.975, F.S., providing that:
• This bill does not require that an original equipment manufacturer divulge a trade secret31
to an owner or independent repair provider.
• This bill does not alter the terms of an arrangement—other than those which limit or
avoid compliance with this bill—between an authorized repair provider and an original
equipment manufacturer.
• An original equipment manufacturer or authorized repair provider is not liable for any
damage caused to a motorized wheelchair by an independent repair provider or any injury
to an owner which occurs during repair, diagnosis, or maintenance.
Enforcement
Section 5 creates s. 559.974, F.S., providing that violations of this bill are punishable under the
Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), ss. 501.201-501.213, F.S. It is
unlawful under the FDUTPA for a party to take part in “unfair methods of competition,
unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts of practices in the conduct of any
29
“Tool” means any software, hardware, or other apparatus used for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a motorized
wheelchair, including software or other mechanisms that program a new part, calibrate functionality, or perform any other
function required to return the wheelchair to fully function condition, including any updates.
30
“Authorized repair provider” means an individual or a business that has an arrangement with the original equipment
manufacturer under which the original equipment manufacturer grants to the individual or business a license to use a trade
name, service mark, or other proprietary identifier for the purposes of offering the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or
repair of a motorized wheelchair under the name of the original equipment manufacturer, or other arrangement with the
original equipment manufacturer to offer such services on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer. An original
equipment manufacturer that offers the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of its own motorized wheelchair, and
that does not have an arrangement with an unaffiliated individual or business, must be considered an authorized repair
provider with respect to motorized wheelchairs.
31
Trade secret means “information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or
process that: (a) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being
readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (b) is
the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.” Section 688.002, F.S.
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trade or commerce.”32 Such practices include fraudulent billing,33 misleading a consumer or
misrepresenting a product’s characteristics,34 or other behavior determined to be unfair by a
court.35 Under the FDUTPA, the office of the state attorney or Department of Legal Affairs,
either by their own inquiry or through complaints, may investigate violations of the FDUTPA.36
In addition to other remedies under state and federal law, the enforcing authority may bring
actions for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, actual damages on behalf of consumers and
businesses, cease and desist orders, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.37 Moreover,
consumers may bring private actions against parties for violating the FDUTPA, resulting in
either:
• Declaratory judgment and injunctive relief when the consumer is aggrieved by a
FDUTPA violation, or
• Actual damages, attorney fees, and court costs, when the consumer has suffered a loss
due to the FDUTPA violation.38
Other Provisions
Sections 1 and 2 creates Part XIV of ch. 559, F.S., “Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs,” and
provides that the part may be cited as the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act.
Section 3 creates s. 559.972, F.S., providing definitions for terms used throughout the bill.
Section 7 creates s. 559.976, F.S., clarifying that Part XIV of ch. 559, F.S., applies to motorized
wheelchairs sold or in use on or after July 1, 2025.
Effective Date
Section 8 provides an effective date of July 1, 2025.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
32
Section 501.204, F.S.
33
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Medical Service Center of Florida, Inc., 103 F. Supp. 3d 1343 (S.D. Fla. 2015).
34
Lewis v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, 530 F. Supp. 3d 1183 (S.D. Fla. 2021); Marty v. Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, 43
F. Supp. 3d 1333 (S.D. Fla. 2014).
35
See Siever v. BWGaskets, Inc., 669 F. Supp. 2d 1286, 1292-93 (M.D. Fla. 2009).
36
The enforcing authority under the FDUTPA may “administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, and
collect evidence.” Section 501.206, F.S.
37
Sections 501.207, 501.2077, 501.2075, 501.208, F.S.
38
Sections 501.2105, 501.211, F.S.
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C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
Indeterminate. Manufacturers may have to adjust costs due to making repair information
and tools available to customers. Repair costs may be affected by increased competition
for independent repair providers.
C. Government Sector Impact:
None.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
None.
VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill creates the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 559.971, 559.972, 559.973,
559.974, 559.975, 559.976.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
None.
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B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.
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1 A bill to be entitled 30 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
2 An act relating to repair of motorized wheelchairs; 31
3 providing a directive to the Division of Law Revision; 32 Section 1. Part XIV of chapter 559, Florida Statutes,
4 creating s. 559.971, F.S.; providing a short title; 33 consisting of ss. 559.971-559.976, is created and entitled
5 creating s. 559.972, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 34 “Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs.”
6 559.973, F.S.; requiring an original equipment 35 Section 2. Section 559.971, Florida Statutes, is created to
7 manufacturer to make available any documentation, 36 read:
8 parts, and tools required for the diagnosis, 37 559.971 Short title.—This part may be cited as the
9 maintenance, or repair of a motorized wheelchair and 38 “Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act.”
10 parts for the motorized wheelchair; requiring an 39 Section 3. Section 559.972, Florida Statutes, is created to
11 original equipment manufacturer of a motorized 40 read:
12 wheelchair with an electronic security lock to make 41 559.972 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:
13 available any special documentation, parts, and tools 42 (1) “Authorized repair provider” means an individual or a
14 needed to access and reset the lock when disabled in 43 business that has an arrangement with the original equipment
15 the course of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the 44 manufacturer under which the original equipment manufacturer
16 motorized wheelchair; creating s. 559.974, F.S.; 45 grants to the individual or business a license to use a trade
17 providing that violation of the act is an unlawful 46 name, service mark, or other proprietary identifier for the
18 practice under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade 47 purposes of offering the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or
19 Practices Act; creating s. 559.975, F.S.; providing 48 repair of a motorized wheelchair under the name of the original
20 that an original equipment manufacturer is not 49 equipment manufacturer, or other arrangement with the original
21 required to divulge trade secrets; providing that the 50 equipment manufacturer to offer such services on behalf of the
22 act does not alter the terms of an arrangement between 51 original equipment manufacturer. An original equipment
23 an authorized repair provider and an original 52 manufacturer that offers the services of diagnosis, maintenance,
24 equipment manufacturer; providing an exception; 53 or repair of its own motorized wheelchair, and that does not
25 limiting the liability of an original equipment 54 have an arrangement with an unaffiliated individual or business,
26 manufacturer or authorized repair provider in certain 55 must be considered an authorized repair provider with respect to
27 circumstances; creating s. 559.976, F.S.; providing 56 motorized wheelchairs.
28 applicability; providing an effective date. 57 (2) “Documentation” means any manual, diagram, reporting
29 58 output, service code description, schematic diagram, security
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59 codes, passwords, or other guidance or information used in 88 repair provider; or any additional cost or impediment the
60 effecting the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a 89 original equipment manufacturer imposes on an owner or
61 motorized wheelchair. 90 independent repair provider.
62 (3) “Fair and reasonable terms” means making available 91 2. Is not conditioned upon or does not impose a substantial
63 parts, tools, or documentation as follows: 92 obligation or restriction that is not reasonably necessary for
64 (a) Documentation made available by the original equipment 93 enabling the owner or independent repair provider to engage in
65 manufacturer at no charge, except that, when a physical copy is 94 the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment made by or on
66 requested, a charge may be included for the reasonable actual 95 behalf of the original equipment manufacturer.
67 costs of preparing and sending the copy. 96 3. Is not conditioned upon an arrangement with the original
68 (b) Tools made available by the original equipment 97 equipment manufacturer.
69 manufacturer at no charge and without requiring authorization or 98 (4) “Independent repair provider” means an individual or
70 Internet access for use or operation of the tools; without 99 business operating in this state which is unaffiliated with an
71 imposing impediments to access or use the tools to diagnose, 100 original equipment manufacturer that is engaged in the services
72 maintain, or repair and enable full functionality of digital 101 of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of motorized wheelchairs.
73 electronic equipment; and not in a manner that impairs the 102 (5) “Original equipment manufacturer” means a business
74 efficient and cost-effective performance of any such diagnosis, 103 engaged in selling, leasing, or supplying new motorized
75 maintenance, or repair, except that, when the tool is requested 104 wheelchairs manufactured by, or on behalf of, the business to
76 in physical form, a charge may be included for the reasonable, 105 any individual or business.
77 actual costs of preparing and sending the tool. 106 (6) “Owner” means an individual or business that owns or
78 (c) Parts made available by the original equipment 107 leases a motorized wheelchair purchased or used in this state.
79 manufacturer, either directly or through an authorized repair 108 (7) “Part” means any replacement part, either new or used,
80 provider, to independent repair providers and owners at costs 109 made available by an original equipment manufacturer for
81 and terms that are equivalent to the most favorable costs and 110 purposes of effecting the services of maintenance or repair of a
82 terms under which an original equipment manufacturer offers the 111 motorized wheelchair manufactured by or on behalf of, sold, or
83 parts to an authorized repair provider and that: 112 otherwise supplied by the original equipment manufacturer.
84 1. Accounts for any discount, rebate, convenient and timely 113 (8) “Tools” means any software, hardware, or other
85 means of delivery, means of enabling fully restored and updated 114 apparatus used for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a
86 functionality, rights of use, or other incentive and preference 115 motorized wheelchair, including software or other mechanisms
87 the original equipment manufacturer offers to an authorized 116 that program a new part, calibrate functionality, or perform any
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117 other function required to return the wheelchair to fully 146 under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
118 functional condition, including any updates. 147 Section 6. Section 559.975, Florida Statutes, is created to
119 (9) “Trade secret” has the same meaning as in s. 688.002. 148 read:
120 Section 4. Section 559.973, Florida Statutes, is created to 149 559.975 Limitations.—
121 read: 150 (1) This part does not require an original equipment
122 559.973 Requirements.— 151 manufacturer to divulge a trade secret to an owner or
123 (1) For motorized wheelchairs and parts for motorized 152 independent repair provider.
124 wheelchairs that are sold or used in this state, an original 153 (2) This part does not alter the terms of an arrangement
125 equipment manufacturer must make available to any independent 154 between an authorized repair provider and an original equipment
126 repair provider and owner by, on behalf of, or sold by such 155 manufacturer, including, but not limited to, the performance or
127 original equipment manufacturer, on fair and reasonable terms, 156 provision of warranty or recall repair work by an authorized
128 any documentation, parts, and tools required for the diagnosis, 157 repair provider on behalf of an original equipment manufacturer
129 maintenance, or repair of such a motorized wheelchair and parts 158 and pursuant to such arrangement. However, any provision in the
130 for the motorized wheelchair, inclusive of any updates to 159 terms which waives, avoids, restricts, or limits the original
131 information. The documentation, parts, and tools must be made 160 equipment manufacturer’s obligations to comply with this part is
132 available either directly by the original equipment manufacturer 161 void.
133 or via an authorized repair provider. 162 (3) An original equipment manufacturer or authorized repair
134 (2) For equipment that contains an electronic security lock 163 provider is not liable for any damage caused to a motorized
135 or other security-related function, the original equipment 164 wheelchair by an independent repair provider or any injury to an
136 manufacturer must make available to an owner and independent 165 owner which occurs during the course of repair, diagnosis, or
137 repair provider, on fair and reasonable terms, any special 166 maintenance.
138 documentation, tools, and parts needed to access and reset the 167 Section 7. Section 559.976, Florida Statutes, is created to
139 lock or function when disabled in the course of diagnosis, 168 read:
140 maintenance, or repair of the motorized wheelchair. The 169 559.976 Applicability.—This part applies with respect to
141 documentation, tools, and parts may be made available through 170 motorized wheelchairs sold or in use on or after July 1, 2025.
142 appropriate secure release systems. 171 Section 8. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
143 Section 5. Section 559.974, Florida Statutes, is created to
144 read:
145 559.974 Enforcement.—A violation of this part is punishable
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To: Senator Thomas Leek, Chair
Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Subject: Committee Agenda Request
Date: February 11,2025
I respectfully request that Senate Bill#412, relating to Repair of Motorized Wheelchairs, be
placed on the:
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Carlos Smith
Florida Senate, District l7
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THE FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEES:
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 Services, Vice Chair
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Commerce and Tourism
Education Pre-K - 12
Fiscal Policy
Health Policy
Transportation
JOINT COMMITTEE:
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
SENATOR TRACIE DAVIS
Democratic Leader Pro Tempore
5th District
March 3, 2025
The Honorable Thomas J. “Tom” Leek
Commerce and Tourism, Chair
310 Knott Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Dear Chair Leek,
I respectfully request an excused absence from the March 3, 2025, Commerce and Tourism
Committee meeting.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tracie Davis
State Senator
District 05
2933 North Myrtle Avenue, Suite 201, Jacksonville, Florida 32209 (904) 359-2575
210 Senate Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850) 487-5005
BEN ALBRITTON JASON BRODEUR
President of the Senate President Pro Tempore
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