SB 1220 — CS/CS/CS/SB 1220: Transportation
Last action — Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182)
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
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Summary
Transportation; Revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Department of Commerce, specified ports, and the Federal Government for a certain purpose; revising the visible signals given by an approaching emergency vehicle upon which a driver must yield the right-of-way; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating as otherwise authorized unless the personal delivery device meets certain criteria and a human operator is capable of controlling and monitoring its navigation and operation; revising a limitation on the number of times a person may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course under certain circumstances, etc. APPROPRIATION: $300,000
Bill Text
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 By the Appropriations Committee on Transportation,Transportation; Tourism, and Economic Development;
theand CommitteeSenator onMassullo Transportation;596-02460-26 20261220c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to transportation;
and Senator Massullo 606-02820-26 20261220c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to transportation;
prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting, imposing, levying, collecting, or enforcing certain operating fees and advertising regulations;
prohibiting Pagethe 1operation of 43a CODING:personal delivery device on a limited access facility;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 the operation of a personal delivery device on a limited access facility;
authorizing certain rental trucksPage to1 electof a42 permanentCODING: registration period;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 trucks to elect a permanent registration period;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 334.03, F.S.;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 334.044, F.S.;
authorizing the department to operate and maintain certain research facilities, enter into certain contracts and agreements, require local governments to submit certain applications for federal funding to the department for review and approval before submission to the Federal Government, coordinate with and provide assistance to local governments on the development and review of certain applications, and acquire, own, construct, or operate airportsairports; for a specified purpose;
revising the period through which the department, to the extent possible, is required to Pageprogram 3sufficient offunds 43in CODING:the tentative work program for a specified purpose;
requiring the department, to the extent possible, to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose Page 3 of 42 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 programbeginning sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose;fiscal year;
requiring the department, to the extent possible, to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose beginning in a specified fiscal year;
341.041, F.S.;
revising the entities for which the department is required to include in grants and agreements certain provisions;
revising such provisions;
amending s.
conforming cross-references;cross- references;
Page320.02(21), 4324.021(1), and 324.022(2)(a), F.S., relating to registration requirements, the definition of 43the CODING:term “motor vehicle,” and financial responsibility for property damage, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 320.02(21), 324.021(1), and 324.022(2)(a), F.S., relating to registration requirements, the definition of the term “motor vehicle,” and financial responsibility for property damage, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
BePage It4 Enacted by the Legislature of the42 StateCODING: of Florida:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
(b) An infrastructure development and improvement component Pagethat 5identifies ofall 43projected CODING:infrastructure improvements within the plan area which require improvement, expansion, or development in order for a port to attain a strategic advantage for competition with national and international competitors.
This component must provide strategies for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources for the port and its tenants.
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Such strategies must include long-term contracts, Page 5 of 42 CODING:
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This component must provide strategies for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources for the port and its tenants.
Such strategies must include long-term contracts, rights of first refusal regarding the sale or lease of property storing such resources, and contingency plans for obtaining such resources.
The ports shall support projects prioritized by the Department of Transportation which will directly support the Pagebuilding 6and construction, maintenance, and modernization of 43commercial CODING:vessels, including cargo vessels, and vessels designed for national defense.
Projects must be evaluated by their estimated return on invested capital, job creation, and contribution to the economic competitiveness and national security interests of this state and the United States.
Additional consideration must include the anticipated Page 6 of 42 CODING:
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Projects must be evaluated by their estimated return on invested capital, job creation, and contribution to the economic competitiveness and national security interests of this state and the United States.
Additional consideration must include the anticipated enhancement of this state’s commercial maritime capabilities.
PageA 7personal ofdelivery 43device CODING:is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 A personal delivery device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle.
316.008Page Powers7 of local42 authorities.—CODING: (7) (b)1.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 316.008 Powers of local authorities.— (7) (b)1.
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A county or municipality may not enact, impose, levy, collect, or enforce:
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An operating fee for personal delivery devices, except as expressly authorized by state statute;
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An advertising regulation that restricts, prohibits, conditions, or otherwise limits commercial advertising on Page 8 of 43 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 personal delivery devices.
A, except that the personalPage delivery8 deviceof or42 mobileCODING: carrier may must not unreasonably interfere with pedestrians, bicycles, or motor vehicles traffic and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 personal delivery device or mobile carrier may must not unreasonably interfere with pedestrians, bicycles, or motor vehicles traffic and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk.
Page(b) 9A mobile carrier may not do any of 43the CODING:following:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 (b) A mobile carrier may not do any of the following:
Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 320.06,Page Florida9 Statutes,of is42 amendedCODING: to read:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 320.06, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
A credit or refund may not be given for any prior years’ payments of the prorated replacement fee if the plate is Pagereplaced 10or surrendered before the end of 43the CODING:10-year period, except that a credit may be given if a registrant is required by the department to replace a license plate under s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 replaced or surrendered before the end of the 10-year period, except that a credit may be given if a registrant is required by the department to replace a license plate under s.
320.08(6)(a) and rental trucks taxed pursuantPage to10 s.of 42 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 pursuant to s.
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If such person fails to return hisPage or11 herof driver42 licenseCODING: or registration, a law enforcement agent may seize the license or registration while the driver license or registration is suspended.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 his or her driver license or registration, a law enforcement agent may seize the license or registration while the driver license or registration is suspended.
322.032 in lieu of his or her printed driver Pagelicense; 12 of 43 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 license;
330.41 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act.— (3) REGULATION.— (c) Except as otherwise expressly provided, a political subdivisionPage may12 not withhold issuance of a42 businessCODING: tax receipt, development permit, or other land use approval to a drone delivery service on a commercial property or enact or enforce an ordinance or a resolution that prohibits a drone delivery service’s operation based on the location of its drone port, notwithstanding part II of chapter 163 and chapter 205.
A political subdivision may enforce minimum setback and landscaping regulations that are generally applicable to permitted uses in the applicable drone port site’s zoning district.
This paragraph may not be construed to authorize a political subdivision to require additional landscaping as a condition of approval of a drone delivery service on a commercial property port.
(d) The addition of a drone delivery service within the parking area of a commercial property does not reduce the number Page 13 of 43 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 subdivision may not withhold issuance of parkinga spacesbusiness intax thereceipt, parkingdevelopment areapermit, foror theother purposeland ofuse complyingapproval withto anya requirementdrone fordelivery service on a minimumcommercial numberproperty or enact or enforce an ordinance or a resolution that prohibits a drone delivery service’s operation based on the location of parkingits spaces.drone port, notwithstanding part II of chapter 163 and chapter 205.
A political subdivision may enforce minimum setback and landscaping regulations that are generally applicable to permitted uses in the applicable drone port site’s zoning district.
This paragraph may not be construed to authorize a political subdivision to require additional landscaping as a condition of approval of a drone delivery service on a commercial property port.
(d) The addition of a drone delivery service within the parking area of a commercial property does not reduce the number of parking spaces in the parking area for the purpose of complying with any requirement for a minimum number of parking spaces.
In carrying out this duty and responsibility, the department may assist and advise, cooperate, andPage coordinate13 with the federal, state, local, or private organizations and individuals in planning such systems of airports.42 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 and coordinate with the federal, state, local, or private organizations and individuals in planning such systems of airports.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 Section 15.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “critical infrastructure resources” includes, but is not limited to, access to electricity, fuel, andPage water14 resources.of 42 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 and water resources.
Present subsections (1) through (37) of section 334.03, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (2)(2), through (38), respectively, a new subsection (1) is added to that section, and present subsection (29) of that section is amended, to read:
(30)(29) “Transportation corridor” means any advanced air mobility corridor connection point or any land area designated Pageby 15the state, a county, or a municipality which is between two geographic points and which area is used or suitable for the movement of 43people CODING:and goods by one or more modes of transportation, including areas necessary for management of access and securing applicable approvals and permits.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 by the state, a county, or a municipality which is between two geographic points and which area is used or suitable for the movement of people and goods by one or more modes of transportation, including areas necessary for management of access and securing applicable approvals and permits.
(b) All property or property interests necessary for future transportation facilities, including rights of access, air, view, and light, whether public or private, for the purpose of securing and utilizing future transportation rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, any lands reasonably necessary nowPage or15 in the future for securing applicable approvals and permits, borrow pits, drainage ditches, water retention areas, rest areas, replacement access for landowners whose access could be impaired due to the construction of a42 futureCODING: facility, and replacement rights-of-way for relocation of rail and utility facilities.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 now or in the future for securing applicable approvals and permits, borrow pits, drainage ditches, water retention areas, rest areas, replacement access for landowners whose access could be impaired due to the construction of a future facility, and replacement rights-of-way for relocation of rail and utility facilities.
(5) To purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials, including the purchase of promotional items as part of public information and education campaigns for the promotion of environmental management, scenic highways, traffic and train Pagesafety 16awareness, ofcommercial 43motor CODING:vehicle safety, workforce development, transportation-related economic development opportunities, advanced air mobility electric vehicle use and charging stations, autonomous vehicles, and context classification for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 safety awareness, commercial motor vehicle safety, workforce development, transportation-related economic development opportunities, advanced air mobility electric vehicle use and charging stations, autonomous vehicles, and context classification for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles;
(21) To conduct and enter into contracts and agreements for conducting research and demonstration projects relative to innovativePage transportation16 technologies.of 42 CODING:
(40) To require local governments to submit applications for federal funding for projects on state-owned rights-of-way, roads, bridges, and limited access facilities to the department for review and approval before submission of such applications to the Federal Government.
(41) To coordinate with and provide assistance to local governments on the development and review of applications for federal transportation funding to ensure that each project receiving federal funds is consistent with the department’s mission, goals, and objectives as provided in s.
334.046.
(42) Notwithstanding any other law, to acquire, own, construct, or operate, or any combination thereof, one or more airports as defined in s.
330.27 for the purpose of supporting advanced air mobility.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 implementinnovative thistransportation subsection.technologies.
(40) To require local governments to submit applications for federal funding for projects on state-owned rights-of-way, roads, bridges, and limited access facilities to the department for review and approval before submission of such applications to the Federal Government.
(41) To coordinate with local governments on the development and review of applications for federal transportation funding to ensure that each project receiving federal funds will benefit the state’s transportation system by reducing congestion or providing other infrastructure improvements.
(42) Notwithstanding any other law, to acquire, own, construct, or operate, or any combination thereof, one or more airports as defined in s.
330.27, including, without limitation, for purposes of supporting advanced air mobility.
The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including any charter, ordinance, statute, or special law, all state agencies andPage local17 governmental entities conducting programs or exercising powers relating to topographic aerial LiDAR mapping are authorized to enter into an interagency agreement with the department for the provision by the department of topographic42 aerialCODING: LiDAR procurement and cost-sharing services, and to delegate such authority to conduct programs or exercise powers relating to topographic aerial LiDAR procurement and cost- sharing services to the department pursuant to such interagency agreements.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 and local governmental entities conducting programs or exercising powers relating to topographic aerial LiDAR mapping are authorized to enter into an interagency agreement with the department for the provision by the department of topographic aerial LiDAR procurement and cost-sharing services, and to delegate such authority to conduct programs or exercise powers relating to topographic aerial LiDAR procurement and cost- sharing services to the department pursuant to such interagency agreements.
pledge of tolls and other Pagerevenues.—The 18department shall at all times fix, adjust, charge, and collect such tolls and amounts for the use of 43the CODING:turnpike system as are required in order to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of the turnpike system to pay the cost of maintaining, improving, repairing, and operating such turnpike system;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 revenues.—The department shall at all times fix, adjust, charge, and collect such tolls and amounts for the use of the turnpike system as are required in order to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of the turnpike system to pay the cost of maintaining, improving, repairing, and operating such turnpike system;
For the period July 1, 1998, through June 30, 2029 2027, the department shall, to the maximum extent feasible, program sufficient funds in the tentative work program such that the percentage of turnpike toll and bond financed commitments in Miami-DadePage County,18 Broward County, and Palm Beach County as compared to total turnpike toll and bond financed commitments shall be at least 90 percent of the42 shareCODING: of net toll collections attributable to users of the turnpike system in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County as compared to total net toll collections attributable to users of the turnpike system.
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Beginning in the 2029-2030 fiscal year, the department shall, to the maximum extent feasible, program sufficient funds in the tentative work program such that 100 percent of the share of net toll collections attributable to users of the turnpike system in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County is used for turnpike toll and bond financed commitments in those counties.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 suchMiami-Dade requirementsCounty, wouldBroward violateCounty, anyand covenantPalm establishedBeach inCounty aas resolutioncompared orto trusttotal indentureturnpike relatingtoll and bond financed commitments shall be at least 90 percent of the share of net toll collections attributable to users of the issuanceturnpike system in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County as compared to total net toll collections attributable to users of the turnpike bonds.system.
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Beginning in the 2029-2030 fiscal year, the department shall, to the maximum extent feasible, program sufficient funds in the tentative work program such that 100 percent of the share of net toll collections attributable to users of the turnpike system in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County is used for turnpike toll and bond financed commitments in those counties.
This paragraph subsection does not apply when the application of such requirements would violate any covenant established in a resolution or trust indenture relating to the issuance of turnpike bonds.
339.81 Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network.— (2) (b)Page The19 multiuse trails or shared-use paths of the42 statewideCODING: network must be physically separated from motor vehicle traffic and constructed with asphalt, concrete, or another improved hard surface approved by the department.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 (b) The multiuse trails or shared-use paths of the statewide network must be physically separated from motor vehicle traffic and constructed with asphalt, concrete, or another improved hard surface approved by the department.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 Section 21.
Subsection (16) of section 341.041, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
341.041 Transit responsibilities of the department.—The department shall, within the resources provided pursuant to chapter 216:
(16) Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, ensure that all grants and agreements between the department and entities providing paratransit services to persons with disabilities include, at a minimum, the following provisions:
(a) Performance requirements for the delivery of services, including clear penalties for repeated or continuing violations;
(b) Minimum liability insurance requirements for all transportation services purchased, provided, or coordinated for the transportation disadvantaged, as defined in s.
427.011(1), through the contracted vendor or subcontractor thereof;
(c) Complaint and grievance processes for users of paratransit services for persons with disabilities users, including a requirement that all reported complaints, grievances, and resolutions be reported to the department on a quarterly basis;
and (d) A requirement that the provisions of paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) must be included in any agreement between an entity receiving a grant or an agreement from the department and such entity’s contractors or subcontractors that provide paratransit services for persons with disabilities.
Section 22.
790.19 Shooting into or throwing deadly missiles into dwellings, public or private buildings, occupied or not Pageoccupied; 21 of 43 CODING:
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Section 23.22.
(12)(11) A minor whose driver license or driving privilege is revoked, suspended, or withheld under subsection (11) (10) may elect to reduce the period of revocation, suspension, or withholding by performing community service at the rate of 1 day Pagefor 22each hour of 43community CODING:service performed.
In addition, if the court determines that due to a family hardship, the minor’s driver license or driving privilege is necessary for employment or medical purposes of the minor or a member of the minor’s family, the court shall order the minor to perform community service and reduce the period of revocation, suspension, or withholding at the rate of 1 day for each hour of community service performed.
As used in this subsection, the term “community service” means cleaning graffiti from public Page 21 of 42 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 forproperty. each hour of community service performed.
InSection addition,23. if the court determines that due to a family hardship, the minor’s driver license or driving privilege is necessary for employment or medical purposes of the minor or a member of the minor’s family, the court shall order the minor to perform community service and reduce the period of revocation, suspension, or withholding at the rate of 1 day for each hour of community service performed.
As used in this subsection, the term “community service” means cleaning graffiti from public property.
Section 24.
(2) By January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives providing the results of Pagethe 23study. of 43 CODING:
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Section 25.
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311.07Page Florida22 seaportof transportation42 andCODING: economic development funding.— (3) (b) Projects eligible for funding by grants under the program are limited to the following port facilities or port transportation projects:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 311.07 Florida seaport transportation and economic development funding.— (3) (b) Projects eligible for funding by grants under the program are limited to the following port facilities or port transportation projects:
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334.03(30)Page which23 are not otherwise part of the42 DepartmentCODING: of Transportation’s adopted work program.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 334.03(30) which are not otherwise part of the Department of Transportation’s adopted work program.
Section 27.26.
Page316.0777 25Automated oflicense 43plate CODING:recognition systems;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems;
334.03(21), of a road on the State Highway System when installed at the request of a law enforcement agency for the purpose of collectingPage active24 criminalof intelligence42 informationCODING: or active criminal investigative information as defined in s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 collecting active criminal intelligence information or active criminal investigative information as defined in s.
Section 28.27.
334.03(12), and the width Pageand 26height oflimitations 43may CODING:be exceeded by such equipment without a permit.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 and height limitations may be exceeded by such equipment without a permit.
WarningPage lamps25 required by this paragraph must be visible from the front and rear of the42 vehicleCODING: and must be visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 1220 596-02460-26 20261220c1 Warning lamps required by this paragraph must be visible from the front and rear of the vehicle and must be visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet.
Section 28.
Section 30.29.
Local governmental entities may negotiate and contract with the department for the design, right-of-way acquisition, transfer, Pagepurchase, 27sale, acquisition, or other conveyance of 43the CODING:ownership, operation, maintenance, or construction of any section of the turnpike project within areas of their respective jurisdictions or within counties with which they have interlocal agreements.
Section 30.
Subsection (2) of section 341.8225, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
341.8225 Department of Transportation sole governmental entity to acquire, construct, or operate high-speed rail Page 26 of 42 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26596-02460-26 20261220c220261220c1 purchase,projects; sale, acquisition, or other conveyance of the ownership, operation, maintenance, or construction of any section of the turnpike project within areas of their respective jurisdictions or within counties with which they have interlocal agreements.
Section 31.
Subsection (2) of section 341.8225, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
341.8225 Department of Transportation sole governmental entity to acquire, construct, or operate high-speed rail projects;
Section 32.31.
To participate in the low-scored site initiative, the property owner, or a responsible party who provides evidence of authorization from the property owner, must submit a “No Further PageAction” 28proposal ofand 43affirmatively CODING:demonstrate that the conditions imposed under subparagraph 4.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 Action” proposal and affirmatively demonstrate that the conditions imposed under subparagraph 4.
If no contamination is detected, the department may issue a site rehabilitation completionPage order.27 of 42 CODING:
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287.017 for CATEGORY TWO, for each site where the department has determined that the assessment and limited remediation, if applicable, will likely result in a determination of “No Further Action.” The department may not pay the costs associated with the establishment of institutional or engineering controls other than the costs associated with a Pageprofessional 29land ofsurvey 43or CODING:a specific purpose survey, if such is needed, and the costs associated with obtaining a title report and paying recording fees.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 1220 606-02820-26 20261220c2 professional land survey or a specific purpose survey, if such is needed, and the costs associated with obtaining a title report and paying recording fees.
287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for limited remediation needed to achieve a determination of “No Further Action.” c.Page 28 of 42 CODING:
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The department shall issue an order incorporating the “No Further Action” proposal submitted by a property owner or a responsible party who provides evidence of authorization from the property owner upon affirmative demonstration that all of Pagethe 30following ofconditions 43are CODING:met:
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The groundwater contamination containing the petroleum Pageproducts’ 31chemicals of 43concern CODING:is not a threat to any permitted potable water supply well.
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Issuance of a site rehabilitation completion order under this paragraphPage acknowledges30 thatof minimal42 contaminationCODING: exists onsite and that such contamination is not a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare;
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(a) Any area where life-threatening concentrations of hazardous substances could accumulate at any residence or residential subdivision as the result of a catastrophic event at Pagethe 32proposed offacility, 43unless CODING:each such residence or residential subdivision is served by at least one arterial road or urban minor arterial road, as determined under the procedures referenced in s.
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Egress by any road leading from any residence or residential subdivision to any point located within 1,000 yards of the proposed facility is unsafe for the purposes Page 31 of this42 paragraph.CODING:
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and any change in permit conditions which is reasonably expected to lead to Pagegreater 33potential impacts or risks of 43impacts, CODING:from a release at that facility.
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“InitialPage operation”32 means the initial commencement of operations42 atCODING: the facility.
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After recovering program costs, the proceeds from the annual permit fees shall be deposited into the State PageTransportation 34Trust ofFund 43and CODING:used for transportation purposes.
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Section 35.
towing.— (2) The owner or lessee of real property, or any person authorized by the owner or lessee, which person may be the designated representative of the condominium association if the real property is a condominium, may cause any vehicle or vessel parkedPage on33 such property without her or his permission to be removed by a person regularly engaged in the business of towing42 vehiclesCODING: or vessels, without liability for the costs of removal, transportation, or storage or damages caused by such removal, transportation, or storage, under any of the following circumstances:
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to 6:00 p.m., and, when closed, shall have prominently posted a sign indicating a telephone number where the operator Pageof 35the ofsite 43can CODING:be reached at all times.
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any towed or removed vehicle or vessel must be stored at a site within a 20- mile radius of the point of removal in any county of 500,000 populationPage or34 more, and within a 30-mile radius of the42 pointCODING: of removal in any county of fewer than 500,000 population.
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The vehicle or vessel may be towed or removed if, after a reasonable opportunity, the Pageowner 36or legally authorized person in control of 43the CODING:vehicle or vessel is unable to pay the service fee.
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Except for property appurtenant to and obviously a part of a single-family residence, and except for instances when noticePage is35 personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the42 vehicleCODING: or vessel that the area in which that vehicle or vessel is parked is reserved or otherwise unavailable for unauthorized vehicles or vessels and that the vehicle or vessel is subject to being removed at the owner’s or operator’s expense, any property owner or lessee, or person authorized by the property owner or lessee, before towing or removing any vehicle or vessel from private property without the consent of the owner or other legally authorized person in control of that vehicle or vessel, must post a notice meeting the following requirements:
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The notice must clearly indicate, in not fewer than 2- inch high, light-reflective letters on a contrasting background, that unauthorized vehicles will be towed away at the owner’s Pageexpense. 37 of 43 CODING:
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The sign structure containing the required notices must be permanently installed with the words “tow-away zone” not fewer than 3 feet and not more than 6 feet above ground level and must be continuously maintained on the property for not fewerPage than36 24 hours before the towing or removal of any42 vehiclesCODING: or vessels.
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A business owner or lessee may authorize the removal of a vehicle or vessel by a towing company when the vehicle or vessel is parked in such a manner that restricts the normal operation Page 38 of 43business; CODING:
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Any person or firm that tows or removes vehicles or vessels and proposes to require an owner, operator, or person in control or custody of a vehicle or vessel to pay the costs of towing and storage before redemption of the vehicle or vessel mustPage file37 and keep on record with the local law enforcement agency a complete copy of the42 currentCODING: rates to be charged for such services and post at the storage site an identical rate schedule and any written contracts with property owners, lessees, or persons in control of property which authorize such person or firm to remove vehicles or vessels as provided in this section.
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Vehicle entry for the purpose of removing the vehicle or vessel shall be allowed with reasonable care on the part of the Pageperson 39or offirm 43towing CODING:the vehicle or vessel.
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Any vehicle or vessel owner or person in control or custody has the right to inspect the vehicle or vessel before accepting its return,Page and38 no release or waiver of any42 kindCODING: which would release the person or firm towing the vehicle or vessel from liability for damages noted by the owner or person in control or custody at the time of the redemption may be required from any vehicle or vessel owner or person in control or custody as a condition of release of the vehicle or vessel to its owner or person in control or custody.
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It shall be considered a hazardous walking condition with respect to any road along which students must walk in order to walk to and from school if there is not an area at least 4 feet wide adjacent to the road, not including drainage ditches, sluiceways, swales, or channels, having a surface upon which Pagestudents 40may ofwalk 43without CODING:being required to walk on the road surface or if the walkway is along a limited access facility as defined in s.
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minimum insurance required.—The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for Pagethe 41purpose of 43this CODING:chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Every self-propelled vehicle that is designed and required to be licensed for use upon a highway, including trailers and semitrailers designed for use with such vehicles, except traction engines, road rollers, farm tractors, power shovels, and well drillers, and every vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires but not Page 40 of 42 CODING:
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(1) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Every self-propelled vehicle that is designed and required to be licensed for use upon a highway, including trailers and semitrailers designed for use with such vehicles, except traction engines, road rollers, farm tractors, power shovels, and well drillers, and every vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires but not operated upon rails, but not including any personal delivery device or mobile carrier as defined in s.
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Action History
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Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182)
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Sponsors
- Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on · 23 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 71 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 15 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 20% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 3% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Smith | — | Nay |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Not Voting |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| 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 |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | 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 | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1220 do?
- Transportation; Revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Department of Commerce, specified ports, and the Federal Government for a certain purpose; revising the visible signals given by an approaching emergency vehicle upon which a driver must yield the right-of-way; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating as otherwise authorized unless the personal delivery device meets certain criteria and a human operator is capable of controlling and monitoring its navigation and operation; revising a limitation on the number of times a person may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course under certain circumstances, etc. APPROPRIATION: $300,000
- Who sponsors SB 1220?
- SB 1220 is sponsored by Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1220?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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