Law signed by DeSantis hardens the purchase and sale of "save" cars in Florida: what you must know about the HB 961
According to the official text, its date of entry into force is July 1, 2026, within the large block of new state rules that began to govern that
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According to the official text, its date of entry into force is 1 July 2026, within the large block of new state rules that began to govern the same date. It was signed in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis and is part of the package of laws that comes into force on July 1, 2026. Ron DeSantis signed this law on April 29 (Photo: AFP).
Furthermore, The standard modifies section 319.30 of the Florida Statutes and focuses on how insurance companies handle digital documents related to vehicles declared as total loss, including the application for rescue certificates and destruction certificates. The law points to several fronts within these internal controls: Electronic signatures must meet the standards of Chapter 668. The HB 961 provides that insurers or their authorised agents must implement control processes for any electronic signature used in the processing of rescue certificates and destruction certificates, and such signatures must comply with the general requirements of Chapter 668.
In addition, It reinforces the safe use of electronic signatures, linking them to the requirements of Chapter 668 in terms of identity and records.
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According to the official text, its date of entry into force is 1 July 2026, within the large block of new state rules that began to govern the same date.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIt was signed in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis and is part of the package of laws that comes into force on July 1, 2026.
reliability low1/2 sourcesRon DeSantis signed this law on April 29 (Photo: AFP)
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe standard modifies section 319.30 of the Florida Statutes and focuses on how insurance companies handle digital documents related to vehicles declared as total loss, including the application for rescue certificates and destruction certificates.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe law points to several fronts within these internal controls: Electronic signatures must meet the standards of Chapter 668.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe HB 961 provides that insurers or their authorised agents must implement control processes for any electronic signature used in the processing of rescue certificates and destruction certificates, and such signatures must comply with the general requirements of Chapter 668.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIt reinforces the safe use of electronic signatures, linking them to the requirements of Chapter 668 in terms of identity and records.
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