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FL S7020

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "registered mail" in Florida Statutes (s. 1.01) to include not only certified mail with return receipt requested, but also any delivery service by USPS or a private delivery service that provides proof of mailing/shipping and proof of delivery
  • Private delivery services qualify under the new definition only if they are "regularly engaged in the delivery of documents"
  • Amendments are declared remedial in nature and apply retroactively, meaning they affect prior notices and deliveries, not just future ones
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Delivery of Notices

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-147

5/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy1/25/2024

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