Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 88 — Utility Terrain Vehicles

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Utility Terrain Vehicles; Authorizing a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) to be operated during all hours; authorizing the operation of UTVs on certain parts of the State Highway System; authorizing the Department of Transportation to prohibit the use of UTVs under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue a license plate to the owner or lessee of a vehicle registered as a UTV upon payment of certain taxes and fees, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 88 By the Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 88 By the Committee on Transportation;
the Committee on Transportation;
and Senator Wright 596-02005-25 202588c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to utility terrain vehicles;
and Senator Wright 606-02139-25 202588c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to utility terrain vehicles;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 88 606-02139-25 202588c2 front passenger seat of the UTV being operated.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 88 596-02005-25 202588c1 front passenger seat of the UTV being operated.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 88 606-02139-25 202588c2 a driver license pursuant to s.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 88 596-02005-25 202588c1 a driver license pursuant to s.
324.022.
324.021(7).
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 88 606-02139-25 202588c2 (1) The department shall issue a license plate to the owner or lessee of any vehicle registered as a low-speed vehicle as defined in s.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 88 596-02005-25 202588c1 (1) The department shall issue a license plate to the owner or lessee of any vehicle registered as a low-speed vehicle as defined in s.
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The bill creates regulations for the operation of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and amends the requirements for UTV license plates.

  • 316.21275

    316.21275 Operation of a UTV on certain roadways.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Direct supervision" means a person is in the adjacent front passenger seat of the UTV being operated. (b) "Utility terrain vehicle" or "UTV" means a vehicle less than 70 inches in width which has at least two seats allowing passengers to sit in a side-by-side manner, is operated by foot controls and a steering wheel, and is equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signals, tail lamps, rearview mirrors, a windshield, seat belts, and a horn. (2) A UTV may be operated during all hours. (3) A UTV may be operated only upon: (a) A two-lane county road with a posted speed limit of less than 55 miles per hour which has been designated for UTV use by a county; or (b) A two-lane municipal street with a posted speed limit of less than 55 miles per hour which has been designated for UTV use by a municipality. Before making such designation, the responsible county or municipality must first determine that a UTV may safely travel on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. (4) A person may operate a UTV on the State Highway System only when necessary to cross the highway at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the roadway and at a place where a quick and safe crossing can be made. The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of UTVs on any road in its jurisdiction if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (5) A person may operate a UTV only if he or she possesses a driver license pursuant to s. 322.18, or the person possesses a learner’s driver license pursuant to s. 322.1615 and is under the direct supervision of a licensed driver. (6) The owner or operator of a UTV must comply with all of the following requirements and regulations: (a) Obey traffic regulations enumerated in this chapter and operate his or her UTV with due care. (b) Provide proof of ownership under chapter 317 upon request of a law enforcement officer. (c) Fulfill all insurance requirements pursuant to ss. 324.022 and 627.736. (d) Ensure that the UTV has the proper license plate pursuant to s. 320.0847. (e) Maintain the registration certificate or a copy thereof in the UTV pursuant to s. 320.0605. (7) A county or municipality may enact an ordinance regarding UTV operation and equipment which is more restrictive than those requirements enumerated in this section. (8) A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of a UTV on any road or street under its jurisdiction if the governing body of such county or municipality determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (9) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation, as provided in chapter 318.

    This creates a new section detailing the operation and requirements for UTVs.

  • 320.0847

    or a mini truck as defined in s. 320.01, or a utility terrain vehicle as defined in s. 316.21275 → or a mini truck as defined in s. 320.01, or a utility terrain vehicle as defined in s. 316.21275

    This change ensures that UTVs are included in the definition for which license plates can be issued.

  • 320.0847

    must shall comply with the provisions of s. 320.06. → must shall comply with the provisions of s. 320.06.

    This correction clarifies the requirement for license plates to comply with existing regulations.

Action History

  1. Died in Messages

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. In Messages

  4. Immediately certified

  5. CS passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 5

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Read 2nd time

  8. CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  9. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/27/25

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  11. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  12. CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 22 NAYS 3

  13. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/19/25, 11:30 am, 412 Knott Building

  14. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development read 1st time

  15. Now in Rules

  16. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  17. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 10 NAYS 3

  18. CS by Transportation read 1st time

  19. Introduced

  20. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 03/05/25, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  21. Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

  22. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  23. CS by Transportation; YEAS 7 NAYS 1

  24. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/18/25, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  25. Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Rules

  26. Filed

Sponsors

  • Tom A. Wright · Primary
  • Transportation · Primary
  • Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development · Primary
  • Rules · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (4)

  • Wright, Tom A. Republican
  • Transportation
  • Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
  • Rules

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 32 Yea · 5 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6400
Republican 23101
Unaffiliated 2001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 32502
% of votes cast 82%13%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Yea
Fine — Not Voting
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Nay
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Nay
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Nay
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Nay
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Not Voting
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 22 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17100
Democrat 3200
Unaffiliated 1000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 22300
% of votes cast 88%12%0%0%
How each member voted (25)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Nay
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Nay
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 10 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Unaffiliated 1001
Democrat 1301
Total 10302
% of votes cast 67%20%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Not Voting
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Nay
Bernard, Mack Democrat Nay
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Not Voting
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Nay
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 7 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1101
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 7101
% of votes cast 78%11%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Collins — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Not Voting
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 88 do?
Utility Terrain Vehicles; Authorizing a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) to be operated during all hours; authorizing the operation of UTVs on certain parts of the State Highway System; authorizing the Department of Transportation to prohibit the use of UTVs under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue a license plate to the owner or lessee of a vehicle registered as a UTV upon payment of certain taxes and fees, etc.
Who sponsors SB 88?
SB 88 is sponsored by Wright, Tom A. (Republican), Transportation, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, and Rules.
What is the current status of SB 88?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 88?
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