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FL H1129

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Juan Fernandez-Barquin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

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

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