FL S1312

Authorizes health care providers licensed under chapters 458, 459, or 466 of Florida law, entities owned by such providers, and health care clinics licensed under part X of chapter 400 to enter into written arbitration agreements with patients or prospective patients.

Allows arbitration agreements to cover any claim for medical negligence that currently exists or may accrue in the future that would otherwise be brought under Florida's medical negligence statutes.

Requires arbitration agreements to be governed by chapter 682 of Florida Statutes (the state's arbitration law).

Permits arbitration agreements to include provisions that limit the damages available in an arbitration award.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.