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FL H0129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Johanna Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the prohibition in s. 768.21(8), F.S., that prevents adult children from recovering damages for lost parental companionship, instruction, guidance, and mental pain and suffering in medical negligence wrongful death cases
  • Repeals the prohibition that prevents parents of deceased adult children from recovering damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence wrongful death cases
  • Removes conforming references to s. 768.21(8) in statutes governing nursing home (s. 400.023), long-term care (s. 400.0235), and assisted living facility (s. 429.295) civil enforcement actions
  • Designated as the "Keith Davis Family Protection Act"
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death Actions

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee10/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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