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FL H0449
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Alvarez
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AI Summary
- Contractors working for the Florida Department of Transportation are considered agents of the state while acting within the scope of their contract documents
- Contract documents must require contractors to indemnify the department for any liability, including reasonable attorney fees, caused by negligence of the contractor or its employees
- Indemnification is limited to the extent permitted by law and subject to limits set forth in the chapter
- Amends section 337.195, Florida Statutes, by adding subsection (6)
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Department of Transportation Contractor Liability
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee11/24/2025
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