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CS/CS/CS/SB 974: Sovereign Immunity

GENERAL BILL by Rules ; Community Affairs ; Judiciary ; Gruters

Sovereign Immunity; Increasing the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against the state and its agencies and subdivisions; revising authorizations relating to settlements of claims made or judgments rendered in excess of the sovereign immunity limits; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on claims against the state or one of its agencies and to the statute of limitations for such claims, etc.

Effective Date: 10/1/2022
 Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Appropriations
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Judiciary (JU)
  2. Community Affairs (CA)
  3. Rules (RC)
  4. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/18/2021 Senate • Filed
    12/13/2021 Senate • Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Appropriations -SJ 65
    1/11/2022 Senate • Introduced -SJ 65
    1/26/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/31/22, 3:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    1/31/2022 Senate • CS by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -SJ 243
    2/2/2022 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Community Affairs
    • CS by Judiciary read 1st time -SJ 247
    2/3/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 02/08/22, 3:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    2/8/2022 Senate • CS/CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 3 -SJ 364
    2/10/2022 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • CS/CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 365
    2/11/2022 Senate • Remaining references corrected to Rules; Appropriations -SJ 382
    • Now in Rules
    2/18/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/23/22, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    2/23/2022 Senate • CS/CS/CS by Rules; YEAS 16 NAYS 1 -SJ 454
    2/24/2022 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Appropriations
    2/28/2022 Senate • CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time -SJ 456
    3/12/2022 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
    3/14/2022 Senate • Died in Appropriations

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 974, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/24/2022 at 12:54 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 985 (c2) Sovereign Immunity Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died on Second Reading Calendar Track This Bill
    H 799 Sovereign Immunity Beltran Compare Last Action: 12/1/2021 H Withdrawn prior to introduction Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (52)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    45.061 Offers of settlement. Page 3 (pdf)
    110.504 Volunteer benefits. Page 3 (pdf)
    111.071 Payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees. Page 3 (pdf)
    163.01 Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. Page 3 (pdf)
    190.043 Suits against the district. Page 3 (pdf)
    213.015 Taxpayer rights. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.51 Liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.89 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.944 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    260.0125 Limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.31 Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.38 Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect. Page 3 (pdf)
    322.13 Driver license examiners. Page 3 (pdf)
    337.19 Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum. Page 3 (pdf)
    341.302 Rail program; duties and responsibilities of the department. Page 3 (pdf)
    373.1395 Limitation on liability of water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    375.251 Limitation on liability of persons making available to public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.0056 School health services program. Page 3 (pdf)
    393.075 General liability coverage. Page 3 (pdf)
    395.1055 Rules and enforcement. Page 3 (pdf)
    403.706 Local government solid waste responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    409.993 Lead agencies and subcontractor liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.221 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.32 Management Privatization Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.009 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.076 Impaired practitioner programs. Page 3 (pdf)
    471.038 Florida Engineers Management Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    472.006 Department; powers and duties. Page 3 (pdf)
    497.167 Administrative matters. Page 3 (pdf)
    513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service. Page 3 (pdf)
    548.046 Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match. Page 3 (pdf)
    556.106 Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system. Page 3 (pdf)
    589.19 Creation of certain state forests; naming of certain state forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program. Page 3 (pdf)
    723.0611 Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    760.11 Administrative and civil remedies; construction. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.112 Comparative fault. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.1355 Florida Volunteer Protection Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.28 Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. Page 1 (pdf)
    768.295 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited. Page 3 (pdf)
    944.713 Insurance against liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.5026 Sovereign immunity in tort actions. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.514 Civil rights of inmates; inmates not state employees; liability of corporation for inmate injuries. Page 3 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.333 Persistently low-performing schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.34 Charter technical career centers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.55 School-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.83 Early learning coalitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.88 School readiness program provider standards; eligibility to deliver the school readiness program. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.24 Tort liability; liability insurance. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.261 Use of school buses for public purposes. Page 3 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 974, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/10/2022 at 1:49 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Rules (Pre-Meeting) 2/21/2022 (pdf)
    Rules (Post-Meeting) 2/24/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 799 Sovereign Immunity Beltran Similar Last Action: 12/1/2021 H Withdrawn prior to introduction Track This Bill
    H 985 (c1) Sovereign Immunity Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died on Second Reading Calendar Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    801476 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Rules
    (Hutson)     		2/22/2022
    8:52 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/23/2022     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 366398 - Amendment to Amendment (801476)
    Delete lines 35 - 37.     		Rules
    (Hutson)     		2/23/2022
    7:23 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/23/2022     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 845510 - Amendment to Amendment (801476)
    Delete lines 53 - 62 and insert:     		Rules
    (Hutson)     		2/23/2022
    7:25 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/23/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/23/2022 9:00 AM Rules 16 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (52)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    45.061 Offers of settlement. Page 3 (pdf)
    110.504 Volunteer benefits. Page 3 (pdf)
    111.071 Payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees. Page 3 (pdf)
    163.01 Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. Page 3 (pdf)
    190.043 Suits against the district. Page 3 (pdf)
    213.015 Taxpayer rights. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.51 Liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.89 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.944 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    260.0125 Limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.31 Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.38 Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect. Page 3 (pdf)
    322.13 Driver license examiners. Page 3 (pdf)
    337.19 Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum. Page 3 (pdf)
    341.302 Rail program; duties and responsibilities of the department. Page 3 (pdf)
    373.1395 Limitation on liability of water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    375.251 Limitation on liability of persons making available to public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.0056 School health services program. Page 3 (pdf)
    393.075 General liability coverage. Page 3 (pdf)
    395.1055 Rules and enforcement. Page 3 (pdf)
    403.706 Local government solid waste responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    409.993 Lead agencies and subcontractor liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.221 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.32 Management Privatization Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.009 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.076 Impaired practitioner programs. Page 3 (pdf)
    471.038 Florida Engineers Management Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    472.006 Department; powers and duties. Page 3 (pdf)
    497.167 Administrative matters. Page 3 (pdf)
    513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service. Page 3 (pdf)
    548.046 Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match. Page 3 (pdf)
    556.106 Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system. Page 3 (pdf)
    589.19 Creation of certain state forests; naming of certain state forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program. Page 3 (pdf)
    723.0611 Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    760.11 Administrative and civil remedies; construction. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.112 Comparative fault. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.1355 Florida Volunteer Protection Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.28 Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. Page 1 (pdf)
    768.295 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited. Page 3 (pdf)
    944.713 Insurance against liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.5026 Sovereign immunity in tort actions. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.514 Civil rights of inmates; inmates not state employees; liability of corporation for inmate injuries. Page 3 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.333 Persistently low-performing schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.34 Charter technical career centers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.55 School-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.83 Early learning coalitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.88 School readiness program provider standards; eligibility to deliver the school readiness program. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.24 Tort liability; liability insurance. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.261 Use of school buses for public purposes. Page 3 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 974, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/2/2022 at 8:38 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Community Affairs (Pre-Meeting) 2/7/2022 (pdf)
    Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) 2/10/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 799 Sovereign Immunity Beltran Similar Last Action: 12/1/2021 H Withdrawn prior to introduction Track This Bill
    H 985 (c1) Sovereign Immunity Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died on Second Reading Calendar Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    368554 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Gruters)     		2/7/2022
    2:40 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/9/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/8/2022 3:00 PM Community Affairs 6 Yeas - 3 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (52)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    45.061 Offers of settlement. Page 3 (pdf)
    110.504 Volunteer benefits. Page 3 (pdf)
    111.071 Payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees. Page 3 (pdf)
    163.01 Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. Page 3 (pdf)
    190.043 Suits against the district. Page 3 (pdf)
    213.015 Taxpayer rights. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.51 Liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.89 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    252.944 Tort liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    260.0125 Limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.31 Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts. Page 3 (pdf)
    284.38 Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect. Page 3 (pdf)
    322.13 Driver license examiners. Page 3 (pdf)
    337.19 Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum. Page 3 (pdf)
    341.302 Rail program; duties and responsibilities of the department. Page 3 (pdf)
    373.1395 Limitation on liability of water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    375.251 Limitation on liability of persons making available to public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.0056 School health services program. Page 3 (pdf)
    393.075 General liability coverage. Page 3 (pdf)
    395.1055 Rules and enforcement. Page 3 (pdf)
    403.706 Local government solid waste responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    409.993 Lead agencies and subcontractor liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.221 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    455.32 Management Privatization Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.009 Legal and investigative services. Page 3 (pdf)
    456.076 Impaired practitioner programs. Page 3 (pdf)
    471.038 Florida Engineers Management Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    472.006 Department; powers and duties. Page 3 (pdf)
    497.167 Administrative matters. Page 3 (pdf)
    513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service. Page 3 (pdf)
    548.046 Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match. Page 3 (pdf)
    556.106 Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system. Page 3 (pdf)
    589.19 Creation of certain state forests; naming of certain state forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program. Page 3 (pdf)
    723.0611 Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Page 3 (pdf)
    760.11 Administrative and civil remedies; construction. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 3 (pdf)
    766.112 Comparative fault. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.1355 Florida Volunteer Protection Act. Page 3 (pdf)
    768.28 Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. Page 1 (pdf)
    768.295 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited. Page 3 (pdf)
    944.713 Insurance against liability. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.5026 Sovereign immunity in tort actions. Page 3 (pdf)
    946.514 Civil rights of inmates; inmates not state employees; liability of corporation for inmate injuries. Page 3 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.333 Persistently low-performing schools. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.34 Charter technical career centers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.55 School-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.83 Early learning coalitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    1002.88 School readiness program provider standards; eligibility to deliver the school readiness program. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.24 Tort liability; liability insurance. Page 3 (pdf)
    1006.261 Use of school buses for public purposes. Page 3 (pdf)

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  • SB 974, Original Filed Version Posted 11/18/2021 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Pre-Meeting) 1/28/2022 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 2/1/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 799 Sovereign Immunity Beltran Similar Last Action: 12/1/2021 H Withdrawn prior to introduction Track This Bill
    H 985 (c1) Sovereign Immunity Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died on Second Reading Calendar Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    660804 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Judiciary
    (Gruters)     		1/28/2022
    2:33 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/31/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    1/31/2022 3:00 PM Judiciary 10 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (52)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    45.061 Offers of settlement. Page 5 (pdf)
    110.504 Volunteer benefits. Page 5 (pdf)
    111.071 Payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees. Page 5 (pdf)
    163.01 Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. Page 5 (pdf)
    190.043 Suits against the district. Page 5 (pdf)
    213.015 Taxpayer rights. Page 5 (pdf)
    252.51 Liability. Page 5 (pdf)
    252.89 Tort liability. Page 5 (pdf)
    252.944 Tort liability. Page 5 (pdf)
    260.0125 Limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. Page 5 (pdf)
    284.31 Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts. Page 5 (pdf)
    284.38 Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect. Page 5 (pdf)
    322.13 Driver license examiners. Page 5 (pdf)
    337.19 Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum. Page 5 (pdf)
    341.302 Rail program; duties and responsibilities of the department. Page 5 (pdf)
    373.1395 Limitation on liability of water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge. Page 5 (pdf)
    375.251 Limitation on liability of persons making available to public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge. Page 5 (pdf)
    381.0056 School health services program. Page 5 (pdf)
    393.075 General liability coverage. Page 5 (pdf)
    395.1055 Rules and enforcement. Page 5 (pdf)
    403.706 Local government solid waste responsibilities. Page 5 (pdf)
    409.993 Lead agencies and subcontractor liability. Page 5 (pdf)
    455.221 Legal and investigative services. Page 5 (pdf)
    455.32 Management Privatization Act. Page 5 (pdf)
    456.009 Legal and investigative services. Page 5 (pdf)
    456.076 Impaired practitioner programs. Page 5 (pdf)
    471.038 Florida Engineers Management Corporation. Page 5 (pdf)
    472.006 Department; powers and duties. Page 5 (pdf)
    497.167 Administrative matters. Page 5 (pdf)
    513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service. Page 5 (pdf)
    548.046 Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match. Page 5 (pdf)
    556.106 Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system. Page 5 (pdf)
    589.19 Creation of certain state forests; naming of certain state forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program. Page 5 (pdf)
    723.0611 Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Page 5 (pdf)
    760.11 Administrative and civil remedies; construction. Page 5 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 5 (pdf)
    766.112 Comparative fault. Page 5 (pdf)
    768.1355 Florida Volunteer Protection Act. Page 5 (pdf)
    768.28 Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. Page 2 (pdf)
    768.295 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited. Page 5 (pdf)
    944.713 Insurance against liability. Page 5 (pdf)
    946.5026 Sovereign immunity in tort actions. Page 5 (pdf)
    946.514 Civil rights of inmates; inmates not state employees; liability of corporation for inmate injuries. Page 5 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.333 Persistently low-performing schools. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.34 Charter technical career centers. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.55 School-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.83 Early learning coalitions. Page 5 (pdf)
    1002.88 School readiness program provider standards; eligibility to deliver the school readiness program. Page 5 (pdf)
    1006.24 Tort liability; liability insurance. Page 5 (pdf)
    1006.261 Use of school buses for public purposes. Page 5 (pdf)

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