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FL H1129
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Juan Fernandez-Barquin
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AI Summary
- Increases the per-person liability cap for tort claims against the state and its agencies from $200,000 to $500,000
- Increases the aggregate liability cap for claims arising from the same incident or occurrence from $300,000 to $1 million
- Requires annual adjustment of liability limits beginning July 1, 2022, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Southeast as calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Applies the liability limits in effect on the date a final judgment is entered to determine applicable caps for claims
- Takes effect July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Sovereign Immunity
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee2/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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