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Introduced
09/21/2023
09/21/2023
In Committee
10/05/2023
10/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to recovery of damages in claims for medical negligence; amending s. 768.21, F.S.; removing a provision that prohibits parents of an adult child from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill removes a provision that prohibits parents of an adult child from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits. Specifically, it amends section 768.21 of the Florida Statutes to remove the language that prevented parents of an adult child from recovering damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence cases. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/77 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/77/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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