Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Says He Will Veto Repeal of State’s so-Called ‘Free Kill’ Law

'Free Kill' provision repealed by Gov. DeSantis' veto of Florida's medical malpractice bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Fort Myers, Florida – A plan passed by Florida lawmakers that would have removed the age limit for pursuing uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims was vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. With almost 90 percent of the state Senate and House of Representatives voting in favor of the bipartisan legislation, Florida lawmakers enacted it. …

DeSantis Vetoes Malpractice Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a bill aimed at clearing the way for some people to pursue medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members. DeSantis, who earlier had indicated he would veto the bill (HB 6017), said during an appearance at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers that the proposal could “open flood gates” for litigation. The bill would have repealed a long-controversial 1990 law that prevents people ages 25 and…

Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill to maintain Florida's civil justice reforms

Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed H.B. 6017, a move praised by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) for maintaining Florida's civil justice reforms. ATRA President Tiger Joyce said, "Gov. DeSantis’s veto of H.B. 6017 is a decisive stand for fairness and common sense in Florida’s courts." He added that the governor's decision protects families, healthcare providers, and businesses from excessive litigation and rising costs.In 2023, Florida was …

"We want accountability. It does not need to be in the form of a lawsuit all the time," Gov. DeSantis said.

Thursday morning Gov. DeSantis followed through on his promise to veto the repeal of Florida's 35-year-old "Free Kill Law."

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'My son died, and Florida law allowed it': Medical Malpractice bill vetoed

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The state's so-called "free kill" law is here to stay. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed more families to file wrongful death lawsuits against hospitals. ‘Lack of communication’ led to unpermitted group home where murder occurred, Bartow official says The bill was aimed to close what supporters call a deadly legal loophole. DeSantis said he is protecting the state's …