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FL H1043

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 768.0701, Florida Statutes, to broaden the scope of premises liability from "criminal acts" of third parties to "intentional torts" of third parties
  • Expands the range of potential defendants to include employees, members, directors, agents, tenants, franchisors, joint venturers, and contractors of property owners, lessors, operators, or managers
  • Removes the requirement that the injured person must have been "lawfully on the property" at the time of injury to bring a claim
  • Requires the trier of fact to consider the fault of all persons, whether known or unknown, who are alleged to have contributed to the injury, notwithstanding Florida's comparative fault statute (s. 768.81(4))
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Premises Liability for Third Party Acts

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee1/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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