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FL H1005
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Trujillo
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AI Summary
- Creates section 55.035, Florida Statutes, to establish prejudgment interest requirements in civil actions
- Requires courts to include interest at the rate specified in section 55.03 on all monetary damages awarded to plaintiffs, including costs and attorney fees
- Interest accrues from the date of injury or loss until final judgment
- Applies retroactively to all actions pending on the effective date or filed after July 1, 2016
- Effective date is July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Prejudgment Interest
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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