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HB 4077 — Actions for Damages
by Rep. Metz (SB 1268 by Senator Simmons)
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Prepared by: Judiciary Committee (JU)
This bill repeals s. 768.75, F.S., which authorizes a court in a negligence action to require the attorneys, parties, and persons having authority to settle to attend a settlement conference at least 3 weeks before trial. Courts, however, retain this authority under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 117-0