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FL H4207
Bill
Status
3/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Rouson
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AI Summary
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Deletes section 768.21(8) of Florida Statutes, which previously prevented adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence wrongful death claims.
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Removes language from sections 400.023, 400.0235, and 429.295 stating that section 768.21(8) does not apply to claims alleging death of residents in long-term care facilities.
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Allows wrongful death claims related to negligence in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities to proceed without the restrictions previously imposed on adult children and parents of adult children.
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Effective date: July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Damages for Wrongful Death
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011