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Introduced
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
In Committee
10/17/2023
10/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to damages recoverable in wrongful death actions; providing a short title; amending ss. 400.023, 400.0235, and 429.295, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 768.21, F.S.; removing a provision that prohibits adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Keith Davis Family Protection Act," aims to amend several sections of Florida statutes related to damages recoverable in wrongful death actions. The key provisions include: (1) removing the restriction that prohibits adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits, (2) clarifying that actions for violations of rights or negligence in certain healthcare settings are not considered medical malpractice claims, and (3) providing an effective date of July 1, 2024 for the changes made by this act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Mike Beltran (R)*,
Johanna López (D)*,
Carolina Amesty (R),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Alina García (R),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Yvonne Hinson (D),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/129 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/129/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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