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FL S1606

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Smith

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals subsection (8) of section 768.21, Florida Statutes, which prohibited adult children of deceased parents or parents of deceased adult children from recovering damages in medical negligence claims

  • Amends sections 400.023, 400.0235, and 429.295 to remove references to the repealed statute and conform cross-references

  • Removes language stating that actions for violations of rights or negligence under these sections are not subject to the medical malpractice provisions that restricted wrongful death damages

  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Wrongful Death [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Judiciary

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2010

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