Florida Lawmakers Choose Not to Override Governor's Veto for 'Free Kill' Bill

Florida lawmakers choose not to override governor's veto for 'Free Kill' bill

The Florida House speaker said while he disagreed with Gov. DeSantis' veto, the legislature would not be moving forward with an override this session.

House won't override DeSantis' 'free kill' repeal veto • Florida Phoenix

A trio of flashing billboards less than two miles from the Florida Capitol is slamming Gov. Ron DeSantis for vetoing the "free kill" bill on medical malpractice. (Photo credit: Christine Sexton/Florida Phoenix)House Speaker Daniel Perez said Thursday the chamber will try again next year to pass a repeal of the “free kill” statute following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto of the proposal. DeSantis on May 29 vetoed the Legislature’s attempt to remove the …