Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R · 1 I cosponsors

SB 1700 — Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death

Last action — Died in Judiciary

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  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 January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (5 D · 3 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death; Deleting a provision that precludes certain persons from recovering damages for medical negligence resulting in death, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill removes restrictions on certain beneficiaries recovering damages for medical negligence resulting in death.

  • 768.21

    The damages specified in subsection (3) shall not be recoverable by adult children and the damages specified in subsection (4) shall not be recoverable by parents of an adult child with respect to claims for medical negligence as defined by s. 766.106(1).

    This change allows adult children and parents of adult children to recover damages for medical negligence claims resulting in death.

  • 400.023

    and s. 768.21(8) does not apply to a claim alleging death of the resident.

    This specifies that the restrictions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to claims regarding negligence resulting in the death of a resident.

  • 400.0235

    and the provisions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to a claim alleging death of the resident.

    This clarifies that the provisions of s. 768.21(8) are not applicable to claims alleging death of a resident.

  • 429.295

    and the provisions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to a claim alleging death of the resident.

    This confirms that the restrictions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to claims regarding deaths in this sector.

Action History

  1. Died in Judiciary

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules

  4. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1700 do?
Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death; Deleting a provision that precludes certain persons from recovering damages for medical negligence resulting in death, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1700?
SB 1700 is sponsored by Smith, Carlos Guillermo (Democrat), Grall, Erin (Republican), Rouson, Darryl Ervin (Democrat), Pizzo, Jason W. B. (No Party Affiliation), Mayfield, Debbie (Republican), Osgood, Rosalind (Democrat), Bernard, Mack (Democrat), Rodriguez, Ana Maria (Republican), and Davis, Tracie (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1700?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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