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FL H1423

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Owners and principal operators of multifamily residential properties lose their presumption against liability if two or more specified crimes have been reported to them within 24 months preceding an incident

  • Qualifying crimes that trigger the loss of presumption include: murder, robbery, sexual battery, aggravated assault, battery, kidnapping or false imprisonment, and crimes involving a firearm

  • Amends Florida Statute 768.0706, which governs multifamily residential property safety and security liability protections

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Presumption Against Liability for Owners and Principal Operators of Multifamily Residential Properties

Last Action

1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/15/2026

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