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FL H0405

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ari Porth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates s. 768.0965, F.S., titled the "Employees with Disabilities Opportunity Act," establishing liability protections for employers of persons with developmental disabilities
  • Employers of individuals with developmental disabilities are not liable for employee acts or omissions (negligent or intentional) if the employee received supported employment services from a public or private not-for-profit provider and the employer lacks actual notice of unsafe workplace conditions
  • Not-for-profit supported employment service providers are not liable for actions or conduct of individuals with developmental disabilities occurring within the scope of their employment
  • Effective July 1, 2011, and applies to causes of action occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

Employment Liability for Persons with Disabilities

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 926 (Ch.

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/6/2011
Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee3/16/2011
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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