Florida 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 519 — Golf Cart Crossings

Last action — Died in Commerce Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Golf Cart Crossings; Authorizes operation of golf cart for purpose of crossing certain streets & highways under certain conditions; provides penalties.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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121 line(s) added, 120 removed.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to golf cart crossings;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to golf cart crossings;
(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a golf cart may be operated for the purpose of crossing a street or highway at a signalized intersection, provided that:
(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a golf cart may be operated for the purpose of crossing a street or highway within a crosswalk at a signalized intersection, provided that:
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The local governmental entity has designated, for the Page 1 of 6 CODING:
hb519-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 operation of golf carts, the street or road located on both sides of the intersection with the street or highway;
hb519-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 2.
The local governmental entity has designated, for the operation of golf carts, the street or road located on both sides of the street or highway spanned by the crosswalk;
The local governmental entity has approved the operation of golf carts for the purpose of crossing at the intersection and has posted appropriate signs at the intersection to indicate that such operation is authorized.
The local governmental entity has approved the operation of golf carts at the crosswalk and has posted appropriate signs at the signalized intersection to indicate that operation of a golf cart is authorized at the crosswalk.
The ordinance requires the golf carts to meet the equipment requirements in subsection (7) (6).
The ordinance requires the golf carts to meet the Page 2 of 6 CODING:
However, the Page 2 of 6 CODING:
hb519-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 ordinance may require additional equipment, including horns or other warning devices required by s.
hb519-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 equipment requirements in subsection (7) (6).
However, the ordinance may require additional equipment, including horns or other warning devices required by s.
316.2125 Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.— Page 3 of 6 CODING:
316.2125 Operation of golf carts within a retirement Page 3 of 6 CODING:
hb519-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s.
hb519-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 community.— (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s.
316.212(6) and any more restrictive safety equipment required by the local governmental entity pursuant to Page 4 of 6 CODING:
316.212(6) and any more restrictive safety Page 4 of 6 CODING:
hb519-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 s.
hb519-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 equipment required by the local governmental entity pursuant to s.
The required notice must also appear in all forms of advertising offering miniature motorcycles for Page 5 of 6 CODING:
The required notice must also appear Page 5 of 6 CODING:
hb519-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 519 2026 sale.
hb519-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 519 2026 in all forms of advertising offering miniature motorcycles for sale.
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Action History

  1. Died in Commerce Committee

  2. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  3. Now in Commerce Committee

  4. Referred to Commerce Committee

  5. CS Filed

  6. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  7. Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  8. Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  9. Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

  10. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  11. Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  12. Referred to Commerce Committee

  13. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  14. CS Filed

  15. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  16. Reported out of Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

  17. Favorable with CS by Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

  18. Added to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee agenda

  19. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  20. Now in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

  21. Referred to Commerce Committee

  22. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  23. Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee

  24. Filed

Sponsors

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee · Primary
  • Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee · Cosponsor
  • Bradford Troy "Brad" Yeager · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (161)

161 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 519 do?
Golf Cart Crossings; Authorizes operation of golf cart for purpose of crossing certain streets & highways under certain conditions; provides penalties.
Who sponsors HB 519?
HB 519 is sponsored by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 519?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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