Two South Florida lawmakers, Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) and Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral), recently filed legislation to eliminate those pesky yellow vehicle registration decals that go on the upper-right-hand corner of your license plate. The bills, HB 841 and SB 982, would end the mundane practice while providing savings to counties and residents if passed and signed into state law.
“This is pure common sense,” Fabricio said in a statement. “Law enforcement already verifies registration instantly with advanced digital tools. Families should not be forced to wait for mailed stickers, pay replacement fees, or risk theft when technology does the job better. This bill cuts red tape, slashes administrative costs for counties, and puts real money back in residents’ pockets amounting to millions saved statewide every year.”
According to a release, HB 841/SB 982 would do the following and save taxpayers money.
- End production, mailing, and replacement expenses.
- Remove the possibility of stolen decals from theft/fraud.
- Stop annoying peeling/sticking, allowing for simple renewal and carrying of your registration card.
“I’m proud to sponsor this measure in the Senate because it delivers tangible savings and efficiency for Florida families without compromising safety or compliance,” Rodriguez said. “In an era of real-time digital verification, clinging to physical decals is outdated. This common-sense change reduces burdens on taxpayers, prevents fraud, and streamlines government, exactly what Floridians expect from their leaders.”
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez inspired the legislation. Notably, the bill only eliminates outdated stickers, and not standard vehicle registration or renewal rules.