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CS/CS/HB 837: Civil Remedies

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary Committee ; Civil Justice Subcommittee ; Gregory ; Fabricio ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Barnaby ; Botana ; Caruso ; Killebrew ; Leek ; Lopez, V. ; Maggard ; Roth

Civil Remedies; Creates rebuttable presumption that lodestar fee is sufficient & reasonable attorney fee in most civil actions; reduces statute of limitations for negligence actions; provides standards for bad faith actions; provides for distribution of proceeds when two or more third-party claims arising out of single occurrence exceed policy limits; limits applicability of provisions relating to attorney fees in certain actions against insurers; provides standards for evidence to prove damages for medical expenses in certain civil actions; requires certain disclosures with respect to claims for medical expenses for treatment rendered under letters of protection; requires trier of fact to consider fault of certain persons who contribute to an injury; provides that owner or principal operator of multifamily residential property which substantially implements specified security measures on that property has presumption against liability in connection with certain criminal acts that occur on premises; revises provisions relating to immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property; specifies applicability of provisions relating to offer of judgment & demand for judgment.

Effective Date: 3/24/2023
 Last Action: 3/27/2023 - Chapter No. 2023-15
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/15/2023 House • Filed
    • Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
    • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
    2/17/2023 House • Added to Civil Justice Subcommittee agenda
    2/24/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee
    2/25/2023 House • Reported out of Civil Justice Subcommittee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    2/28/2023 House • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Now in Judiciary Committee
    3/6/2023 House • Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
    3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
    3/8/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Judiciary Committee
    3/9/2023 House • Reported out of Judiciary Committee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    3/10/2023 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Added to Second Reading Calendar
    3/13/2023 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/16/2023)
    3/16/2023 House • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment 065491 adopted
    • Amendment 473057 Failed
    • Amendment 885617 Failed
    • Amendment 353849 Failed
    • Amendment 662849 Failed
    • Amendment 263047 adopted as amended
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    3/17/2023 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 80, NAYS 31
    3/17/2023 Senate • In Messages
    3/20/2023 Senate • Referred to Fiscal Policy
    3/21/2023 Senate • Received
    3/22/2023 Senate • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 213
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 236 -SJ 214
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 214
    • Amendment(s) failed (113938, 129080) -SJ 221
    • Placed on 3rd reading -SJ 221
    3/23/2023 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 230
    • CS passed; YEAS 23 NAYS 15 -SJ 230
    • Immediately certified -SJ 234
    3/24/2023 House • In Messages
    • Ordered enrolled
    3/24/2023 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    • Approved by Governor
    3/27/2023 • Chapter No. 2023-15

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  • CS/CS/HB 837, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/24/2023 at 8:25 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 236 (c2) Civil Remedies Hutson Identical Last Action: 3/22/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) -SJ 214 Track This Bill
    H 1165 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties Duggan Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill
    S 1274 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts by Third Parties Burton Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    57.104 Computation of attorneys’ fees. Page 3 (pdf)
    86.121 Page 4 (pdf)
    95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. Page 5 (pdf)
    475.01 Definitions. Page 31 (pdf)
    475.611 Definitions. Page 33 (pdf)
    517.191 Injunction to restrain violations; civil penalties; enforcement by Attorney General. Page 34 (pdf)
    624.123 Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code. Page 34 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 11 (pdf)
    624.1552 Page 19 (pdf)
    624.488 Applicability of related laws. Page 34 (pdf)
    626.9373 Attorney fees. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 35 (pdf)
    627.401 Scope of this part. Page 35 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney fees. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.441 Commercial general liability policies; coverage to contractors for completed operations. Page 36 (pdf)
    627.727 Motor vehicle insurance; uninsured and underinsured vehicle coverage; insolvent insurer protection. Page 36 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 37 (pdf)
    627.756 Bonds for construction contracts; attorney fees in case of suit. Page 30 (pdf)
    628.6016 Applicability of related laws. Page 38 (pdf)
    631.70 Attorney’s fee. Page 38 (pdf)
    631.926 Attorney’s fees. Page 38 (pdf)
    632.638 Applicability of other code provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    768.0427 Page 19 (pdf)
    768.0701 Page 26 (pdf)
    768.0706 Page 26 (pdf)
    768.81 Comparative fault. Page 30 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 837, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/16/2023 at 9:17 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 236 (c2) Civil Remedies Hutson Identical Last Action: 3/22/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) -SJ 214 Track This Bill
    H 1165 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties Duggan Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill
    S 1274 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts by Third Parties Burton Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (12)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    501986 - Amendment
    Delete lines 335 - 402 and insert:     		Martin 3/21/2023
    1:43 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    129080 - Amendment
    Between lines 635 and 636 insert:     		Berman 3/21/2023
    1:24 PM     		Senate: Failed
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    721308 - Amendment
    Delete lines 636 - 644.     		Bradley 3/21/2023
    1:46 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    412900 - Amendment
    Between lines 723 and 724 insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    1:45 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    152152 - Amendment
    Delete lines 740 - 953 and insert:     		Martin 3/21/2023
    1:44 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    230908 - Amendment
    Delete lines 960 - 967 and insert:     		Martin 3/21/2023
    1:47 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    500770 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    1:23 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 162594 - Amendment to Amendment (500770)
    Delete lines 5 - 973 and insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    1:47 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 378220 - Substitute Amendment (500770)
    Delete lines 335 - 967 and insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    2:00 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 328310 - Amendment to Substitute Amendment (378220)
    Delete lines 6 - 704 and insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    3:47 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    113938 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Grall 3/21/2023
    1:28 PM     		Senate: Failed
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 620466 - Amendment to Amendment (113938)
    Delete lines 688 - 897 and insert:     		Stewart 3/22/2023
    11:12 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/22/2023     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/17/2023 2:28 PM House 80 Yeas - 31 Nays
    3/22/2023 5:52 PM Senate - Amendment 113938 16 Yeas - 23 Nays
    3/23/2023 3:46 PM Senate 23 Yeas - 15 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    57.104 Computation of attorneys’ fees. Page 3 (pdf)
    86.121 Page 4 (pdf)
    95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. Page 5 (pdf)
    475.01 Definitions. Page 31 (pdf)
    475.611 Definitions. Page 33 (pdf)
    517.191 Injunction to restrain violations; civil penalties; enforcement by Attorney General. Page 34 (pdf)
    624.123 Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code. Page 34 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 11 (pdf)
    624.1552 Page 19 (pdf)
    624.488 Applicability of related laws. Page 34 (pdf)
    626.9373 Attorney fees. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 35 (pdf)
    627.401 Scope of this part. Page 35 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney fees. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.441 Commercial general liability policies; coverage to contractors for completed operations. Page 36 (pdf)
    627.727 Motor vehicle insurance; uninsured and underinsured vehicle coverage; insolvent insurer protection. Page 36 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 37 (pdf)
    627.756 Bonds for construction contracts; attorney fees in case of suit. Page 30 (pdf)
    628.6016 Applicability of related laws. Page 38 (pdf)
    631.70 Attorney’s fee. Page 38 (pdf)
    631.926 Attorney’s fees. Page 38 (pdf)
    632.638 Applicability of other code provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    768.0427 Page 19 (pdf)
    768.0701 Page 26 (pdf)
    768.0706 Page 26 (pdf)
    768.81 Comparative fault. Page 30 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 837, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/9/2023 at 4:39 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 236 (c1) Civil Remedies Hutson Similar Last Action: 3/22/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) -SJ 214 Track This Bill
    H 1165 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties Duggan Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill
    S 1274 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts by Third Parties Burton Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (10)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    037817 - Amendment
    Remove lines 295-304 and insert:     		Skidmore 3/14/2023
    3:56 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    3/14/2023     		PDF
    479157 - Amendment
    Between lines 321 and 322, insert:     		Skidmore 3/14/2023
    3:56 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    3/14/2023     		PDF
    722601 - Amendment
    Remove line 699 and insert:     		Skidmore 3/14/2023
    3:56 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    3/14/2023     		PDF
    263047 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Gregory 3/14/2023
    3:55 PM     		House: Adopted as Amended
    3/16/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 065491 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Remove lines 31-48 of the amendment and insert:     		Gregory 3/14/2023
    6:54 PM     		House: Adopted
    3/16/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 870589 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Remove lines 278-288 of the amendment and insert:     		Gantt 3/14/2023
    5:41 PM     		House: Withdrawn
    3/15/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 473057 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Remove lines 278-280 of the amendment and insert:     		Gantt 3/14/2023
    6:38 PM     		House: Failed
    3/16/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 885617 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Between lines 308 and 309 of the amendment, insert:     		Joseph 3/14/2023
    5:56 PM     		House: Failed
    3/16/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 353849 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Remove lines 575-583 of the amendment     		Gottlieb 3/14/2023
    5:27 PM     		House: Failed
    3/16/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 662849 - Amendment to Amendment (263047)
    Remove line 661 of the amendment and insert:     		Skidmore 3/14/2023
    5:46 PM     		House: Failed
    3/16/2023     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    57.104 Computation of attorneys’ fees. Page 3 (pdf)
    95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. Page 4 (pdf)
    475.01 Definitions. Page 31 (pdf)
    475.611 Definitions. Page 33 (pdf)
    517.191 Injunction to restrain violations; civil penalties; enforcement by Attorney General. Page 33 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 9 (pdf)
    626.9373 Attorney fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    627.441 Commercial general liability policies; coverage to contractors for completed operations. Page 33 (pdf)
    768.0427 Page 18 (pdf)
    768.0701 Page 25 (pdf)
    768.0706 Page 26 (pdf)
    768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property. Page 29 (pdf)
    768.79 Offer of judgment and demand for judgment. Page 29 (pdf)
    768.81 Comparative fault. Page 30 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 837, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/25/2023 at 11:03 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) 3/9/2023 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 236 (c1) Civil Remedies Hutson Similar Last Action: 3/22/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) -SJ 214 Track This Bill
    H 1165 Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties Duggan Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2023-15) Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (9)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    159097 - Amendment
    Remove lines 541-549     		Gottlieb 3/7/2023
    8:16 PM     		Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    278229 - Amendment
    Between lines 563 and 564, insert:     		Chambliss 3/7/2023
    8:16 PM     		Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    047663 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Gregory 3/8/2023
    10:38 AM     		Adopted
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 374181 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Remove lines 168-354 of the amendment     		Arrington 3/8/2023
    11:41 AM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 768759 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Remove lines 391-570 of the amendment     		Bracy Davis 3/8/2023
    11:34 AM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 514275 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Remove lines 391-570 of the amendment and insert:     		Arrington 3/8/2023
    11:46 AM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 172075 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Remove lines 571-580 of the amendment     		Gottlieb 3/8/2023
    11:27 AM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 660393 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Between lines 705 and 706 of the amendment, insert:     		Chambliss 3/8/2023
    11:29 AM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF
    hierarchy 265459 - Amendment to Amendment (047663)
    Between lines 787 and 788 of the amendment, insert:     		Hart 3/8/2023
    12:22 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    3/8/2023     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    57.104 Computation of attorneys’ fees. Page 2 (pdf)
    90.502 Lawyer-client privilege. Page 3 (pdf)
    95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. Page 3 (pdf)
    475.01 Definitions. Page 28 (pdf)
    475.611 Definitions. Page 30 (pdf)
    517.191 Injunction to restrain violations; civil penalties; enforcement by Attorney General. Page 31 (pdf)
    624.123 Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code. Page 23 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 9 (pdf)
    624.488 Applicability of related laws. Page 24 (pdf)
    626.9373 Attorney fees. Page 23 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 24 (pdf)
    627.401 Scope of this part. Page 25 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney fees. Page 23 (pdf)
    627.441 Commercial general liability policies; coverage to contractors for completed operations. Page 31 (pdf)
    627.727 Motor vehicle insurance; uninsured and underinsured vehicle coverage; insolvent insurer protection. Page 25 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.756 Bonds for construction contracts; attorney fees in case of suit. Page 27 (pdf)
    628.6016 Applicability of related laws. Page 28 (pdf)
    631.70 Attorney’s fee. Page 28 (pdf)
    631.926 Attorney’s fees. Page 28 (pdf)
    632.638 Applicability of other code provisions. Page 32 (pdf)
    768.0427 Page 16 (pdf)
    768.0701 Page 22 (pdf)
    768.81 Comparative fault. Page 23 (pdf)

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  • HB 837, Original Filed Version Posted 2/15/2023 at 10:54 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 6/1/2023 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (10)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    390827 - Amendment
    Between lines 65 and 66, insert:     		Gregory 2/23/2023
    5:56 PM     		Adopted
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    823997 - Amendment
    Remove lines 66-238     		Cassel 2/23/2023
    4:54 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    324199 - Amendment
    Remove lines 101-144 and insert:     		Gregory 2/23/2023
    5:55 PM     		Adopted
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    740907 - Amendment
    Remove lines 161-162 and insert:     		Gregory 2/23/2023
    5:51 PM     		Adopted
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    741787 - Amendment
    Remove line 230 and insert:     		Gregory 2/23/2023
    5:49 PM     		Adopted
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    152765 - Amendment
    Remove lines 239-388     		Campbell 2/23/2023
    3:25 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    957413 - Amendment
    Between lines 388 and 389, insert:     		Fabricio 2/23/2023
    5:57 PM     		Adopted
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    096223 - Amendment
    Remove lines 389-402     		Gantt 2/23/2023
    4:39 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    071585 - Amendment
    Between lines 402 and 403, insert:     		Gantt 2/23/2023
    4:41 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    2/24/2023     		PDF
    447333 - Amendment
    Remove lines 403-540     		Daniels 2/23/2023
    4:38 PM     		Failed to Adopt
    2/24/2023     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    57.104 Computation of attorneys’ fees. Page 2 (pdf)
    90.502 Lawyer-client privilege. Page 3 (pdf)
    624.123 Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code. Page 17 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 3 (pdf)
    624.488 Applicability of related laws. Page 17 (pdf)
    626.9373 Attorney fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 18 (pdf)
    627.401 Scope of this part. Page 18 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney fees. Page 17 (pdf)
    627.727 Motor vehicle insurance; uninsured and underinsured vehicle coverage; insolvent insurer protection. Page 19 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 19 (pdf)
    627.756 Bonds for construction contracts; attorney fees in case of suit. Page 20 (pdf)
    628.6016 Applicability of related laws. Page 21 (pdf)
    631.70 Attorney’s fee. Page 22 (pdf)
    631.926 Attorney’s fees. Page 22 (pdf)
    632.638 Applicability of other code provisions. Page 22 (pdf)
    768.0427 Page 10 (pdf)
    768.81 Comparative fault. Page 16 (pdf)

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