The bill amends section 772.13 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the enforcement of judgments against terrorist parties. It introduces specific requirements for postjudgment execution proceedings, allowing for actions against not only the terrorist parties named in the judgment but also any agencies or instrumentalities associated with them. Key provisions include the elimination of the right to a jury trial in these cases, restrictions on defendants who evade jurisdiction, and the ability for creditor processes to be served on any entity under the court's personal jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill clarifies that intangible assets can be subject to execution regardless of their location, and it establishes that blocked funds related to terrorist parties are deemed owned by them and can be garnished.

The bill also retroactively applies these provisions to any postjudgment execution proceedings, ensuring that they are effective for judgments entered before, on, or after the bill's effective date. This comprehensive approach aims to strengthen the legal framework for addressing terrorism-related financial judgments and enhance the state's ability to enforce such judgments effectively.

Statutes affected:
H 265 Filed: 772.13
H 265 c1: 772.13