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FL H1043
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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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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