The "Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act" is introduced as part III of chapter 343 of the Florida Statutes, specifically creating section 343.811. This legislation defines the roles of state and local agencies in assuming indemnification and insurance obligations for commuter rail services operating on the Coastal Link corridor. It outlines the responsibilities of these agencies to protect and indemnify rail operators, such as Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway (FECR), against liabilities arising from incidents involving passengers and invitees. The act establishes a self-insurance retention amount of $5 million and details the conditions under which agencies can indemnify operators for liabilities, particularly in cases of limited covered accidents.

Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies must assume responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage to rail corridor invitees and third parties, regardless of their involvement in incidents. It sets a cap on the contractual duty to indemnify rail operators at $323 million per occurrence, which will be adjusted according to allowable awards for claims from a single incident. The legislation requires agencies to purchase liability insurance within this cap and establish a self-insurance retention fund for deductibles, while clarifying that these actions do not waive sovereign immunity for tort claims. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.