The bill amends section 409.993 of the Florida Statutes to adjust the liability limits for community-based care lead agencies and their subcontractors in tort actions. It lowers the cap on net economic damages from $2 million to $1 million per liability claim and maintains a limit of $200,000 for automobile claims. Additionally, it establishes that lead agencies and subcontractors providing foster care and related services are not liable for any claims or judgments exceeding $1.5 million when combined with other claims from the same incident. The bill also mandates that these agencies obtain a minimum of $500,000 in general liability insurance coverage per occurrence, with an aggregate limit of $1 million.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that restricts attorneys from charging fees exceeding 25 percent of any judgment or settlement, replacing previous limitations on damages that were subject to annual increases. The changes aim to clarify the financial responsibilities of lead agencies and subcontractors while providing a more predictable framework for liability in cases involving foster care services. The effective date for these amendments is set for July 1, 2025.