Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 18 — Relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office

Last action — Died in Rules

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; Providing for the relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; providing an appropriation to compensate the estate for injuries sustained by M.N. and her subsequent death as a result of the negligence of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $2,588,259

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill SB 18 now specifies that the funds paid by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office will be the only compensation for claims related to the case of M.N., while previously there was a provision included that aimed to waive any government liens, such as those from Medicaid. The change is important because it clarifies how claims and compensation will be handled, potentially impacting the financial responsibilities of the state and the parties involved. Additionally, it caps attorney fees at 25% of the total awarded amount, which could affect how much legal representation costs in these cases.

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Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 By Senator Martin 33-00072A-26 202618__ A bill to be entitled An act for the relief of the Estate of M.N.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 By the Committee on Judiciary;
and Senator Martin 590-02449-26 202618c1 A bill to be entitled An act for the relief of the Estate of M.N.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ different stages of healing, including fractures to her left tibia, left fibula, and left radius, which Ms.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 different stages of healing, including fractures to her left tibia, left fibula, and left radius, which Ms.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ WHEREAS, the BSO failed to contact Mr.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 WHEREAS, the BSO failed to contact Mr.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ danger or threat to M.N., allowed M.N.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 danger or threat to M.N., allowed M.N.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ fractures due to abuse while in the care of Ms.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 fractures due to abuse while in the care of Ms.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ has exhausted the sovereign immunity limits set forth in s.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 has exhausted the sovereign immunity limits set forth in s.
It is the intent of the Legislature that all government liens, including Medicaid liens, resulting from the treatment and care of M.N.
The amount paid by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to s.
for the occurrences described in this act be waived and paid by the state.
768.28, Florida Statutes, and the amount awarded under this act are intended to provide the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising out of Page 6 of 7 CODING:
Page 6 of 7 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SB 18 33-00072A-26 202618__ Section 4.
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) CS for SB 18 590-02449-26 202618c1 the factual situation described in this act which resulted in injuries and damages to the Estate of M.N.
The amount paid by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to s.
768.28, Florida Statutes, and the amount awarded under this act are intended to provide the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising out of the factual situation described in this act which resulted in injuries and damages to the Estate of M.N.
Section 5.
Section 4.
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Action History

  1. Died in Rules

  2. Now in Rules

  3. Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 2

  4. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 02/10/26, 3:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  5. Now in Community Affairs

  6. CS by Judiciary read 1st time

  7. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  8. CS by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 1

  9. On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  10. Now in Judiciary

  11. Recommendation: Favorable by Special Master on Claim Bills

  12. Introduced

  13. Referred to Special Master on Claim Bills; Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules

  14. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 18 do?
Relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; Providing for the relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; providing an appropriation to compensate the estate for injuries sustained by M.N. and her subsequent death as a result of the negligence of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $2,588,259
Who sponsors SB 18?
SB 18 is sponsored by Martin, Jonathan (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 18?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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