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Introduced
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
In Committee
11/28/2023
11/28/2023
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," amends several sections of Florida statutes to remove the provision that prohibits adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits. Specifically, the bill removes the language that excludes the damages specified in subsections (3) and (4) of section 768.21, which allow minor children and parents of a deceased minor child to recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance, as well as mental pain and suffering. The bill also clarifies that actions for violations of rights or negligence in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are not considered claims for medical malpractice, and the exclusions in section 768.21(8) do not apply to such claims.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/442 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/442/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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