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FL H0077

FL H0077
Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence


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Introduced
09/21/2023
In Committee
10/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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