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FL H0871
Bill
Status
Passed
6/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
John Snyder
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, to expand the definition of "officer, employee, or agent" to include any member of a Child Protection Team, as defined in s. 39.01(13), for purposes of sovereign immunity from personal liability in tort actions
- Child Protection Team members are covered when carrying out duties as team members under the control, direction, and supervision of the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions
- Shields Child Protection Team members from being held personally liable or named as party defendants unless they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property
- Directs that the exclusive remedy for injury or damage caused by a covered team member's actions within the scope of their duties is an action against the governmental entity, not the individual
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Sovereign Immunity for Child Protection Teams
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-147
6/23/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/21/2021
Judiciary3/30/2021
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee3/18/2021
Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee2/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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