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FL H0001

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for wrongful death civil actions based on intentional torts that result in death from murder (s. 782.04) or manslaughter (s. 782.07)
  • Allows wrongful death lawsuits under s. 768.21 against natural persons to be filed at any time for these intentional homicide-related deaths
  • Clarifies that no arrest, formal criminal charges, or criminal conviction is required as a condition for filing a civil wrongful death action
  • Applies to any claim not already time-barred as of the effective date
  • Designated as the "Jeffrey Klee Memorial Act"

Legislative Description

Statutes of Limitations [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-45

5/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council1/21/2010
Policy Council11/3/2009
Civil Justice & Courts Policy10/1/2009

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