TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Rep. Danny Nix Jr. launched HB 37 to deal with the elimination, storage and cleanup of electrical automobiles concerned in accidents.
What it does: The invoice signifies that counties should set up a “day by day administration payment” for correct storage of broken electrical automobiles after accidents. These charges may very well be 3 times the usual storage payment underneath current regulation.
There are additionally administration charges for correct EV storage. “Correct storage” on this case means the broken EV is separated from combustibles and constructions by no less than 50 toes.
The invoice holds that motorized vehicle insurers aren’t required to pay EV storage prices past what’s explicitly lined within the insurance coverage contract.
It additionally permits municipalities to institute a day by day administration payment for EVs concerned in an accident. In the event that they select to take action, the municipality’s coverage preempts the payment set by the county.
The invoice was filed this week.
If handed, the invoice will go into impact July 1, 2026. The legislative session begins on Jan. 13, 2026.
