HB 543 — CS/CS/CS/HB 543: Transportation

(41)Page MICROMOBILITY6 DEVICE.—A motorized transportation device designed for individual use which is typically 20 to 36 inches in width and 50 pounds or less in weight and which operates at a speed of typically less than 15 miles per hour but no more than 28 milesCODING: per hour.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 (41) MICROMOBILITY DEVICE.—A motorized transportation device designed for individual use which is typically 20 to 36 inches in width and 50 pounds or less in weight and which operates at a speed of typically less than 15 miles per hour but no more than 28 miles per hour.

Pageinstallation 6within rights-of-way of 24State CODING:Highway System and on and within property owned or controlled by private entity;

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System and on and within property owned or controlled by private entity;

(b)Page May7 notof share28 orCODING: sell images or data generated by the system, except to the extent required to respond to a lawful request from a law enforcement agency.

(c) Must contractually obligate any third party that installs, maintains, or operates the system to protect the images or data generated by the system from disclosure, including a prohibition on sharing or selling such images or data, except to the extent required to respond to a lawful request from a law enforcement agency.

(d) May not offer or provide as payment or other consideration any portion of the proceeds derived from a fine or charge imposed based on images or data generated by the system to any third party that installs, maintains, or operates the Page 7 of 24 CODING:

hb543-02-c2hb543-01-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/CS/HBCS/HB 543 2026 system.(b) May not share or sell images or data generated by the system, except to the extent required to respond to a lawful request from a law enforcement agency.

(c) Must contractually obligate any third party that installs, maintains, or operates the system to protect the images or data generated by the system from disclosure, including a prohibition on sharing or selling such images or data, except to the extent required to respond to a lawful request from a law enforcement agency.

(d) May not offer or provide as payment or other consideration any portion of the proceeds derived from a fine or charge imposed based on images or data generated by the system to any third party that installs, maintains, or operates the system.

However, with respect to a residence district, aPage county8 or municipality may set a lower maximum speed limit of 2028 orCODING: 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 a county or municipality may set a lower maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable.

316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.— Page(2) 8SPEED ofON 24COUNTY CODING:ROADS.—The maximum speed on any county-maintained road is:

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 (2) SPEED ON COUNTY ROADS.—The maximum speed on any county-maintained road is:

However, the board of county commissioners may set speed zones altering such speeds, both as to maximum and minimum, after investigation determines such a change is reasonable and in conformityPage to9 criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation,28 exceptCODING: that no such speed zone shall permit a speed of more than 60 miles per hour.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 conformity to criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation, except that no such speed zone shall permit a speed of more than 60 miles per hour.

320.0848 and that is equipped with permanently installed mobility access equipment, including, but not limited to, wheelchair ramps or lifts, may occupy more than one parking space when reasonably necessary to deploy such equipment safely, Pageprovided 9that ofno 24designated CODING:accessible parking spaces are available or sufficient to accommodate the vehicle's equipment.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 provided that no designated accessible parking spaces are available or sufficient to accommodate the vehicle's equipment.

(c)Page Before10 towing a vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking permit or plate, a public or private property owner or towing operator must make reasonable efforts to determine whether the vehicle qualifies for the protections of this28 subsection,CODING: unless the vehicle presents an immediate threat to public safety.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 (c) Before towing a vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking permit or plate, a public or private property owner or towing operator must make reasonable efforts to determine whether the vehicle qualifies for the protections of this subsection, unless the vehicle presents an immediate threat to public safety.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 Section 8.

Subsections (2) through (5) of section 316.3045, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (3) throughPage (6),11 respectively,of and28 aCODING: new subsection (2) is added to that section to read:

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 through (6), respectively, and a new subsection (2) is added to that section to read:

This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle or moped Pagethat 11does ofnot 24exceed CODING:United States Environmental Protection Agency noise emissions standards in 40 C.F.R.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 that does not exceed United States Environmental Protection Agency noise emissions standards in 40 C.F.R.

The identification number shall be unique to the low-speed vehicle and used for the issuancePage 12 of a28 titleCODING: and registration for the vehicle.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 issuance of a title and registration for the vehicle.

Page322.032 12Digital proof of 24driver CODING:license or identification card;

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 322.032 Digital proof of driver license or identification card;

(d)(c)Page "Electronic13 credentialing system" means a computer system accessed using a computer, a cellular telephone, or any other personal device which queries the department's driver license and identification card records, displays or transmits digital proofs of driver28 licensesCODING: and identification cards, and verifies the authenticity of those electronic credentials.

(e)(d) "Limited profile" means an electronic credential containing some, but not all, of the information displayed on a printed driver license or identification card.

(f)(e) "Scanning" means obtaining data from a digital proof of driver license or identification card in an electronic format.

(2)(a) The department shall establish a secure and uniform Page 13 of 24 CODING:

hb543-02-c2hb543-01-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/CS/HBCS/HB 543 2026 (d)(c) "Electronic credentialing system" means a computer system foraccessed issuingusing ana optionalcomputer, digitala proofcellular oftelephone, or any other personal device which queries the department's driver license and identification card records, displays or transmits digital proofs of driver licenses and identification card.cards, and verifies the authenticity of those electronic credentials.

(e)(d) "Limited profile" means an electronic credential containing some, but not all, of the information displayed on a printed driver license or identification card.

(f)(e) "Scanning" means obtaining data from a digital proof of driver license or identification card in an electronic format.

(2)(a) The department shall establish a secure and uniform system for issuing an optional digital proof of driver license or identification card.

Require the explicit consent of the credentialholder beforePage performing14 anyof communication.28 CODING:

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 before performing any communication.

Release data only for a single, clearly defined, and limited purpose that is explicitly communicated to the Pagecredentialholder. 14 of 24 CODING:

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 credentialholder.

(e)Page Electronic15 credentialof verifiers28 must:CODING:

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 (e) Electronic credential verifiers must:

Contain clear metadata specifying cryptographic Pagematerial 15necessary offor 24independent CODING:verification.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 material necessary for independent verification.

The department may adoptPage rules16 to ensure valid authentication of digital28 driverCODING: licenses and identification cards.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 adopt rules to ensure valid authentication of digital driver licenses and identification cards.

322.051 and 322.141, and any other law prescribing the design for, or information required to be displayed on, an identification card, a digital proof of identification card may comprise a limited profile that includes only information necessary to conduct a specific transaction on Pagethe 16electronic ofcredentialing 24system. CODING:

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 the electronic credentialing system.

If a licensee's driving privilege is suspended, revoked, or disqualified, or if his or her driver license is otherwise canceled or expired, a digital proof of driver license may not bePage issued;17 of 28 CODING:

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 be issued;

(6) The department may enter into contracts with one or more private entities which authorize online data calls or offline data verification through the electronic credentialing system that queries the department's driver license and Pageidentification 17card records, displays or transmits digital proofs of 24driver CODING:licenses or identification cards, or verifies the authenticity of such electronic credentials.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 identification card records, displays or transmits digital proofs of driver licenses or identification cards, or verifies the authenticity of such electronic credentials.

(b)Page A18 credentialholder An individual may consent to allow a private entity to collect and store personal information obtained by scanning his or her digital proof of driver28 licenseCODING: or identification card.

However, the credentialholder individual must be informed what information is collected and the purpose or purposes for which the information will be used.

If the credentialholder individual does not want the private entity to scan his or her digital proof of the credentialholder's individual's driver license or identification card, the private entity may manually collect personal information from the credentialholder individual.

(c) A private entity that violates this subsection is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence, Page 18 of 24 CODING:

hb543-02-c2hb543-01-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/CS/HBCS/HB 543 2026 suspension(b) ofA eligibilitycredentialholder An individual may consent to participateallow ina theprivate electronicentity credentialingto system,collect and publicstore disclosurepersonal information obtained by scanning his or her digital proof of thedriver privatelicense entity'sor noncompliance.identification card.

However, the credentialholder individual must be informed what information is collected and the purpose or purposes for which the information will be used.

If the credentialholder individual does not want the private entity to scan his or her digital proof of the credentialholder's individual's driver license or identification card, the private entity may manually collect personal information from the credentialholder individual.

(c) A private entity that violates this subsection is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence, suspension of eligibility to participate in the electronic credentialing system, and public disclosure of the private entity's noncompliance.

(b)Page Possesses19 a false digital proof of driver28 licenseCODING: or identification card commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 (b) Possesses a false digital proof of driver license or identification card commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

The department shall adopt by rule procedures to implement this subsection to establish the Pageconditions 19under ofwhich 24such CODING:payments may be made and shall consider, at a minimum, whether:

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 conditions under which such payments may be made and shall consider, at a minimum, whether:

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337.14 and to follow the Pagedepartment's 20procedures regarding the certification of 24disbursement CODING:of payment to subcontractors.

Section 16.

Section 339.85, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

(Substantial rewording of section.

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339.85, F.S., for present text.) 339.85 Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program.— (1) The department shall implement a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program.

The purpose of the program is to assist counties and municipalities in upgrading eligible signalized intersections with artificial Page 21 of 28 CODING:

hb543-02-c2hb543-01-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/CS/HBCS/HB 543 2026 department'sintelligence/machine procedureslearning-enabled regardingdetection, thecontrollers, certificationcommunications, ofand disbursementsoftware ofthat paymentprioritizes tomodernization subcontractors.in key corridors across this state.

Section(2)(a) 16.The department shall implement a state-local partnership under which the department, upon application for grant funding from a county or municipality, may provide funding through a cost-sharing arrangement as follows:

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For the purchase and installation of AI/ML signal technology to be used at first-year pilot corridors, the department may fund up to 80 percent of eligible costs, with a minimum 20-percent local contribution.

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For enhancements or expansion of AI/ML signal technology in subsequent years, the department may fund 50 percent of eligible costs.

(b) Ongoing maintenance and operation costs after signal modernization shall be the responsibility of the local government and the vendor.

(3) The department may waive any local match requirement for state-owned or state-operated intersections.

(4) The department shall prioritize grant applications for intersections at which a signal modernization will measurably:

(a) Reduce average control delay and corridor travel times.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 emergency vehicle preemption.

(c) Provide transit signal priority and multimodal benefits to pedestrians and cyclists.

(5) The department shall use competitive procurement as provided in chapter 287 to identify one or more AI/ML signal technology vendors that use state-of-the-art technology that complies with leading cybersecurity standards, such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

The department shall prioritize systems with AI/ML software that is hardware agnostic and capable of being deployed on industry-standard computing devices or controllers from multiple manufacturers.

The program shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the system or service:

(a) Requires open, interoperable, and secure systems that use nonproprietary data formats and protocols that enable interoperability with other state, local, and public safety systems.

(b) Provides the agency with unrestricted, real-time access to all data created, received, or maintained by the system.

(c) Allows for data migration to another system without dependence on the original vendor's proprietary tools or licensing restrictions.

(d) Avoids contract terms for exclusive maintenance, support, or future enhancement services.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 section, any contract between a vendor and a local government must include a provision requiring the vendor to provide, upon notice of contract termination or expiration, all necessary cooperation, technical documentation, and data exports required to migrate services to a successor provider, if requested by the local government.

The vendor must provide a reasonable cost range for these services to be included in the original contract.

(7) Beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027, $20 million is appropriated annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the department to fund the Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program as described in this section, regardless of previous year expenditures.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 403.061 Department;

For existing installations as defined by rule 62-520.200(10), Florida Administrative Code, effective July 12, 2009, zones of discharge Pageto 21groundwater are authorized horizontally to a facility's or owner's property boundary and extending vertically to the base of 24a CODING:specifically designated aquifer or aquifers.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 to groundwater are authorized horizontally to a facility's or owner's property boundary and extending vertically to the base of a specifically designated aquifer or aquifers.

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(c) The department, by rule, shall establish water quality criteriaPage for26 wetlands which criteria give appropriate recognition to the water quality of such28 wetlandsCODING: in their natural state.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 criteria for wetlands which criteria give appropriate recognition to the water quality of such wetlands in their natural state.

The department shall implement such programs in conjunction with Pageits 23other ofpowers 24and CODING:duties and shall place special emphasis on reducing and eliminating contamination that presents a threat to humans, animals or plants, or to the environment.

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hb543-02-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 543 2026 its other powers and duties and shall place special emphasis on reducing and eliminating contamination that presents a threat to humans, animals or plants, or to the environment.

Section 18.

The department shall advise the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on technical aspects of motor vehicle noise enforcement regulations, assist in the training of enforcement officers, and administer a sound- levelPage meter27 loanof program28 forCODING: local enforcement agencies.

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hb543-01-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 543 2026 level meter loan program for local enforcement agencies.

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