FL S1366

Increases the statutory liability limits for tort claims against the state, its agencies, and subdivisions from $200,000 to $350,000 per person and from $300,000 to $500,000 per incident

Reduces the time period to file a claim with the appropriate agency from 3 years to 18 months after the claim accrues, with the exception of sexual battery claims involving victims under age 16, which have no time limit

Shortens the deemed denial period for claims from 6 months to 4 months if the Department of Financial Services or appropriate agency fails to make a final disposition

Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for negligence actions against the state, while maintaining existing limitations for contribution, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims

Creates an exception allowing tort claims arising from violations of s. 794.011 (sexual battery) involving victims under 16 years old to be filed at any time, applying to actions not already time-barred by October 1, 2026