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FL H0619
Bill
Status
Passed
6/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Professional firms providing monitoring and inspection services for state roadway, bridge, or other transportation facility construction projects are considered agents of the Department of Transportation (DOT) while acting within the scope of their contract
- Applicability is expanded to cover not only firms in direct contract with DOT but also professional firms serving as consultants to the directly contracted firm
- Contracts with such professional firms must, to the extent permitted by law, provide indemnification to DOT for any liability, including reasonable attorney fees, up to the limits set in Chapter 768, to the extent caused by the firm's or its employees' negligence
- The agent designation does not apply to firms or employees involved in motor vehicle accidents, nor to firms engaged for the design or construction (as opposed to monitoring/inspection) of transportation projects
- Persons providing monitoring and inspection services are not to be construed as state employees or agents for purposes of workers' compensation (Chapter 440)
- Effective date: July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Sovereign Immunity for Professional Firms
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-271
6/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2024
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee1/16/2024
Civil Justice Subcommittee11/30/2023
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