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FL H6017
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dana Trabulsy
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AI Summary
- Repeals the restriction in s. 768.21(8), F.S., that barred adult children from recovering damages for lost parental companionship, instruction, guidance, and mental pain and suffering in wrongful death cases involving medical negligence
- Repeals the restriction that barred parents of adult children from recovering damages for mental pain and suffering in wrongful death cases involving medical negligence
- Conforms related statutes governing nursing homes (s. 400.023), assisted living facilities (s. 429.295), and certain care facilities (s. 400.0235) by removing now-obsolete references to the deleted s. 768.21(8) provision
- Effectively places medical negligence wrongful death claims on equal footing with all other wrongful death claims regarding who may recover non-economic damages
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death
Last Action
Veto Message received (2025 Regular Session)
6/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/5/2025
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee2/19/2025
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