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FL H6065
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amber Mariano
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that 50% of punitive damages awarded in claims against nursing homes (part II of ch. 400, F.S.) be deposited into the Quality of Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund, allowing claimants to retain the full punitive damages award
- Removes the same 50% punitive damages split requirement for claims against assisted living facilities (part I of ch. 429, F.S.)
- Eliminates associated procedural requirements, including the clerk of court transmitting jury verdicts to the Chief Financial Officer and the Department of Financial Services collecting payments due to the state from punitive damage awards
- Removes punitive damages proceeds as a funding source for the Quality of Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund, while retaining other funding sources such as legislative appropriations, charitable contributions, and federal nursing home civil monetary penalties
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Quality of Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund
Last Action
Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee3/23/2021
Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee2/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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