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FL S0926

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Martin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows prevailing parties in lawsuits over overdue personal injury protection (PIP) medical benefits to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs
  • Applies specifically to disputes where insurers fail to pay overdue medical benefits for initial services or followup care under PIP policies
  • Attorney fees and costs can be awarded at either trial court or appellate court level
  • Amends Section 627.736, Florida Statutes, governing required PIP benefits
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Attorney Fees and Costs for Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection Benefits

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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