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FL S1880
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes requirement that punitive damages from nursing home claims under Florida Statutes § 400.0238 be split equally between claimants and the Quality of Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund
- Removes requirement that punitive damages from assisted living facility claims under Florida Statutes § 429.298 be split equally between claimants and the Trust Fund
- Eliminates procedures for court clerks to notify the Chief Financial Officer of jury verdicts and the Department of Financial Services' collection responsibilities related to punitive damages
- Modifies Trust Fund financing to rely on legislative appropriations, gifts, charitable contributions, and federal nursing home civil monetary penalties instead of punitive damages proceeds
- Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Quality of Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Trust Fund
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Health Policy3/4/2021
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