Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators
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HB 701 — Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators
Last action — Died in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators; Prohibits exclusion of wrecker operators from wrecker operator system based solely on prior felony conviction; provides lien can only be placed on specified fees; requires towing-storage operator to accept specified payment methods; removes requirements for law enforcement agencies & DHSMV; revises timeframes & service method for notices & sale of vehicles or vessels; requires posting of bond be done in specified manner; restricting imposition of storage charges; revises permissions to inspect vehicle & vessel; provides procedures & requirements for acquiring bond to release liens.
Bill Text
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Read HB 701 on the official Florida source →Action History
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Died in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Reported out of Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Favorable by Civil Justice Subcommittee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Added to Civil Justice Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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PCS added to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Bell · Primary
- Transportation & Modals Subcommittee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Bell
- Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Beltran | — | Yea |
| Roth | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Campbell, Daryl | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniels, Kimberly | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gantt, Ashley Viola | Democrat | Yea |
| López, Johanna | Democrat | Yea |
| Black, Dean | Republican | Yea |
| Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" | Republican | Not Voting |
| Maney, Patt | Republican | Yea |
| McFarland, Fiona | Republican | Yea |
| Michael, Kiyan | Republican | Yea |
| Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" | Republican | Yea |
| Rizo, Alex | Republican | Yea |
| Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" | Republican | Yea |
| Sirois, Tyler I. | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Snyder, John | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lopez, V. | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" | Democrat | Yea |
| Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. | Democrat | Yea |
| Hinson, Yvonne Hayes | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Nixon, Angela "Angie" | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" | Republican | Yea |
| Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" | Republican | Yea |
| Basabe, Fabián | Republican | Yea |
| Esposito, Tiffany | Republican | Yea |
| Fabricio, Tom | Republican | Yea |
| McFarland, Fiona | Republican | Yea |
| Melo, Lauren | Republican | Not Voting |
| Michael, Kiyan | Republican | Yea |
| Porras, Juan Carlos | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Stark, Paula A. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 701 do?
- Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators; Prohibits exclusion of wrecker operators from wrecker operator system based solely on prior felony conviction; provides lien can only be placed on specified fees; requires towing-storage operator to accept specified payment methods; removes requirements for law enforcement agencies & DHSMV; revises timeframes & service method for notices & sale of vehicles or vessels; requires posting of bond be done in specified manner; restricting imposition of storage charges; revises permissions to inspect vehicle & vessel; provides procedures & requirements for acquiring bond to release liens.
- Who sponsors HB 701?
- HB 701 is sponsored by Bell and Transportation & Modals Subcommittee.
- What is the current status of HB 701?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 701?
- Track HB 701 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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