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FL H6003

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Trabulsy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the restriction in s. 768.21(8) that prevented adult children from recovering damages for lost parental companionship and mental pain and suffering in medical negligence death cases
  • Repeals the restriction that prevented parents of adult children from recovering damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence death cases
  • Amends ss. 400.023, 400.0235, and 429.295 (nursing home and assisted living facility statutes) to remove conforming references to the repealed restriction
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death

Last Action

Received

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/15/2025
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee10/1/2025

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