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FL HB 1557

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Motor Vehicle Data Privacy and Autonomy

Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did FL HB 1557 pass?

No. FL HB 1557 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-03-13). Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

What is FL HB 1557 about?

Motor Vehicle Data Privacy and Autonomy; Prohibits manufacturer from certain actions relating to operator data; provides exceptions; prohibits manufacturer from certain actions relating to personal identifying information; requires manufacturer to provide motor vehicle owner with access to & control of operator data; requires manufacturer to create certain interface; provides reporting requirements; requires DHSMV, in consultation with specified entities, to establish at least one standard for interface by specified date; requires DHSMV to review & revise standard or standards by specified date & at specified intervals; provides that violation of certain provisions is unfair & deceptive trade practice; requires DHSMV to adopt rules.

Who sponsors FL HB 1557?

Joseph is the primary sponsor of FL HB 1557.

Description

Motor Vehicle Data Privacy and Autonomy; Prohibits manufacturer from certain actions relating to operator data; provides exceptions; prohibits manufacturer from certain actions relating to personal identifying information; requires manufacturer to provide motor vehicle owner with access to & control of operator data; requires manufacturer to create certain interface; provides reporting requirements; requires DHSMV, in consultation with specified entities, to establish at least one standard for interface by specified date; requires DHSMV to review & revise standard or standards by specified date & at specified intervals; provides that violation of certain provisions is unfair & deceptive trade practice; requires DHSMV to adopt rules.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-13 — Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Josephprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-09

    Filed

    filing

  2. 2026-01-13

    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    filing,reading-1

  3. 2026-01-15

    Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-15

    Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-15

    Referred to Commerce Committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2026-01-15

    Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  7. 2026-03-13

    Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

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Versions

Documents

Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1557/ByCategory

Attribution

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