DeSantis signs legislation applying new rule to food delivery companies like DoorDash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Legislation regulating food delivery service platforms was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.

The legislation prohibits a food delivery platform from taking and arranging for the delivery or pickup of orders from a food service establishment without the express consent of that food service establishment.

The food service establishment’s consent must be in either a written or electronic format.

Additionally, the food delivery platform must itemize and disclose to the consumer the cost breakdown of each transaction.

The bill, SB 676, was filed by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island. Rep. Lauren Melo, R-Naples, sponsored the House version of the bill.

The platform must also provide the consumer with information about the delivery, including the anticipated date and time of the delivery of the order.

The bill intends to combat food delivery fraud, which results when scammers take advantage of restaurants with low security and a lack of authentication during the food delivery process.

Heightened following the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, food delivery services grew in popularity for all Americans, particularly amongst Generation Z and Millennials.

Nearly half of U.S. consumers have used a food delivery app at some point within the past year and the industry is expected to make a revenue of $142.9 billion in 2024.

The legislation passed both chambers of the legislature unanimously and is set to go into effect on July 1.