Bill > S0616

This bill, named the "Keith Davis Family Protection Act," proposes significant changes to Florida's wrongful death and medical negligence laws. Specifically, the bill removes a previous restriction that prevented adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence lawsuits. The legislation amends several sections of Florida Statutes (400.023, 400.0235, 429.295, and 768.21) to eliminate language that previously limited damage recovery in cases involving medical negligence. Under the new provisions, parents of an adult child and adult children will now be able to seek damages for mental pain and suffering, which was previously prohibited. The bill also makes technical changes to ensure consistency across different statutory sections, effectively broadening the scope of potential compensation in wrongful death actions. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving legal professionals and healthcare providers time to prepare for the new legal landscape. By removing the previous restrictions, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive legal recourse for families who have lost a loved one due to medical negligence.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/616