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FL H0001
Bill
Status
Passed
5/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ambler
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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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