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FL H1437
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Snyder
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 627.736, F.S., to add a new provision entitling the prevailing party to reasonable attorney fees and costs when a health care provider files a lawsuit over an insurer's failure to pay overdue medical benefits under personal injury protection (PIP) policies
- Applies specifically to lawsuits involving overdue payments for initial services and care as well as follow-up services and care provided by licensed health care providers under Florida's PIP statute
- Awards attorney fees and costs to whichever party prevails, whether determined by judgment or decree at the trial or appellate court level (a two-way fee-shifting provision applicable to both providers and insurers)
- Effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Attorney Fees and Costs for Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection Benefits
Last Action
Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Insurance And Banking Subcommittee3/20/2025
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee3/5/2025
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