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FL S0072

Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19

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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/18/2021
Passed
03/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Specifying requirements for civil actions based on COVID-19-related claims; requiring the court to make certain determinations in such actions; providing that plaintiffs have the burden of proof in such actions; providing preliminary procedures for civil actions based on COVID-19-related claims; requiring COVID-19-related claims to commence within specified timeframes, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates specific requirements and procedures for civil actions based on COVID-19-related claims in the state of Florida. The bill defines key terms such as "COVID-19-related claim," "health care provider," and "government-issued health standards." It outlines preliminary procedures for such claims, including the requirement for a physician's affidavit and the court's determination of the defendant's good faith effort to comply with government health guidance. The bill also establishes a higher standard of proof for COVID-19-related claims against health care providers, requiring proof of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Additionally, the bill sets time frames for commencing COVID-19-related claims and provides for retroactive and prospective application, with certain exceptions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (S)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2021-1 (on 03/29/2021)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/er/HTML
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/er/PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/e1/HTML
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/e1/PDF
Senate Floor Amendment #645490 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/645490/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #504394 to Amendment (549168) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/504394/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #435730 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/435730/HTML
Senate Floor Substitue Amendment #735608 to Amendment (645490) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/735608/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #930780 to Amendment (549168) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/930780/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #261298 to Amendment (549168) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/261298/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #273472 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/273472/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #433794 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/433794/HTML
Senate Floor Amendment #549168 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/549168/HTML
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/c1/HTML
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/c1/PDF
Analysis - Rules (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.rc.PDF
Senate Committee Amendment #509644 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/509644/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #300896 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/300896/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #495044 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/495044/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #734552 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/734552/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #258738 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/258738/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #233752 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/233752/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #936160 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/936160/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #594458 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/594458/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #399590 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/399590/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #600008 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/600008/HTML
Senate Committee Substitue Amendment #300664 Amendment (274920) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/300664/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #399394 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/399394/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #752206 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/752206/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #281950 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/281950/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #777268 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/777268/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #197850 to Amendment (149800) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/197850/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #296990 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/296990/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #113534 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/113534/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #149800 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/149800/HTML
Senate Committee Substitue Amendment #820166 Amendment (274920) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/820166/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #274920 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/274920/HTML
Analysis - Rules (Pre-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.pre.rc.PDF
Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.cm.PDF
Senate Committee Amendment #358018 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/358018/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #928904 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/928904/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #624688 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/624688/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #321008 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/321008/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #466366 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/466366/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #951728 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/951728/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #407288 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/407288/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #475864 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/475864/HTML
Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Pre-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.pre.cm.PDF
Analysis - Judiciary (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.ju.PDF
Senate Committee Amendment #581764 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/581764/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #967620 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/967620/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #254800 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/254800/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #446882 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Amendment/446882/HTML
Analysis - Judiciary (Pre-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/Analyses/2021s00072.pre.ju.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/Filed/HTML
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/72/BillText/Filed/PDF
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