Bill
Bill > H0581
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to sovereign immunity of public transit contractors in tort actions; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; designating certain public transit contractors and people acting on behalf of such contractors as agents of the state for purposes of provisions relating to sovereign immunity in tort actions; defining the term "public transit"; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statutes to extend sovereign immunity protections to public transit contractors and their employees, agents, and subcontractors. Specifically, the bill designates contractors providing public transit services under state contracts as agents of the state when they are acting within the scope of their contractual guidelines. The bill references the definition of "public transit" from section 341.031(1) of Florida Statutes, which typically includes bus, rail, and other mass transportation services. By classifying these contractors as state agents, the bill effectively shields them from certain tort liability, meaning they would have similar legal protections against lawsuits as government entities do. This change could potentially limit the ability of individuals to sue public transit contractors for damages, providing these contractors with additional legal safeguards when performing services for state or local government entities. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/581 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/581/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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