This bill amends Florida Statutes regarding wrongful death claims by removing a provision that previously prohibited adult children from recovering certain damages and parents of adult children from recovering damages related to medical negligence claims. Specifically, the deleted language from section 768.21 stated that damages specified in subsections (3) and (4) were not recoverable by these parties. The bill also makes conforming amendments to sections 400.023, 400.0235, and 429.295 to reflect these changes, ensuring that the new provisions are consistent across related statutes.

Additionally, the bill reenacts sections 95.11(11) and 429.29(1) to incorporate the amendments made to section 768.21, clarifying the rights of individuals to pursue claims for wrongful death and the associated damages. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to expand the rights of certain beneficiaries in wrongful death cases, particularly in the context of medical negligence.

Statutes affected:
S 734 Filed: 768.21, 400.023, 400.0235, 429.295