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FL H1515
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Holcomb
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 713.656, F.S., the "Physician Services Lien Act," granting physicians who treat persons injured by a third party a lien on any settlement, compromise, or judgment obtained by the injured person for the amount due for medical or chiropractic services.
- Requires the physician to send a written notice of lien by certified mail and provide an itemized statement or medical report upon request; filing the lien releases the injured person from further personal liability for the physician's charges.
- Caps multiple physician liens at 60% of the injured person's net proceeds (after attorney fees), with each physician sharing pro rata; the physician's lien is subordinate to the injured person's attorney's lien or claim.
- Requires the person receiving settlement or judgment funds to set aside sufficient amounts to pay physician liens before disbursement, and mandates a certification detailing settlement totals, lien amounts, and attorney fees if a lienholder receives less than claimed — notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements.
- Preempts regulation of physician liens to the state, superseding inconsistent local government regulations, with an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Liens for Professional Services of Physicians
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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