FL S0594

Reduces the claim presentation deadline for wrongful death cases against the state from 3 years to 2 years after the claim accrues.

Changes the deemed denial period for wrongful death claims from 6 months to 90 days if the Department of Financial Services or appropriate agency fails to make final disposition.

Tolls the statute of limitations in medical malpractice and wrongful death actions for the time taken by the Department of Financial Services or appropriate agency to deny the claim.

Establishes that wrongful death actions against the state or its agencies must be brought within the same limitations period applicable to actions against other defendants.

Clarifies that state sovereign immunity is not waived for workers' compensation claims under section 440.205, which must comply with sovereign immunity procedures.