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FL S1840
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Martin
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 627.736 governing personal injury protection (PIP) motor vehicle insurance benefits to add a new provision on attorney fees and costs
- Allows the prevailing party in a lawsuit over overdue PIP medical benefits to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs, whether at the trial or appellate court level
- Applies specifically when an insurer fails to pay overdue medical benefits for initial or follow-up services and care provided by licensed health care providers under PIP coverage
- Entitles both insurers and health care providers to attorney fees and costs as the "prevailing party," creating a two-way fee-shifting mechanism rather than a one-sided entitlement
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Attorney Fees and Costs for Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection Benefits
Last Action
Died in Banking and Insurance
6/16/2025
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