Overview
- Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez and Rep. Tom Fabricio filed SB 982 and HB 841 on Dec. 19 to repeal Florida’s yellow registration decal and record renewals electronically.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly endorsed the proposal on social media and separately vowed to veto any future bill that would mandate front license plates.
- The bills are slated for the 2026 regular session beginning Jan. 13, with the change scheduled to take effect July 1 if approved.
- Backers cite cost and fraud reductions, including an estimated $2.5 million in annual savings for Miami‑Dade and documented savings reported by Pennsylvania after ending stickers.
- Supporters say police already verify status via databases and readers, though a Connecticut police department reported more unregistered vehicles after that state dropped stickers.