Florida families urge Governor DeSantis to sign ‘Free Kill’ repeal into law

Local lawmakers help advance bill to make it harder for criminals to sue victims

If Gov. Gianforte signs a bill on its way to his desk, it may be harder for criminals to sue their victims for damages or injuries sustained while committing crimes.

Florida families urge Governor DeSantis to sign ‘Free Kill’ repeal into law

The Florida legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill to remove a provision that precludes certain people from recovering damages for medical negligence.

Florida Legislature approves ‘free kill’ malpractice law repeal

TALLAHASSEE — Florida is on the verge of repealing the decades-old “free kill” law that bars some families from suing for pain-and-suffering damages if a loved one dies because of medical malpractice. The Florida Senate voted 33-4 on Thursday to repeal a statute that critics say treats victims of malpractice differently based on whether they are married or have children. The bill now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “It needs to be repealed,” said Sen…

Final vote on ‘free kill’ repeal punted after Senate rebuffs $1M caps on damages

‘Let’s not race to the bottom. Let’s make our doctors better, more responsible.’

Florida Senate revives medical malpractice bill

A day after the issue appeared stalled, the Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members. The Senate voted 33-4 to pass the bill, which would repeal a long-controversial 1990 law. The House passed the bill (HB 6017) in late March, meaning it is now ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Under the 1990 law, people who are 25 year…

Medical Malpractice Bill Revived, Passes

TALLAHASSEE — A day after the issue appeared stalled, the Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members.