The bill amends section 772.13 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the enforcement of judgments against parties involved in terrorism. It introduces new provisions for postjudgment execution proceedings, specifically allowing for actions against not only the terrorist parties but also their agencies or instrumentalities. The bill clarifies that there is no right to a jury trial in these proceedings and restricts defendants from using state court resources to contest collection efforts if they evade jurisdiction. Additionally, it expands the scope of creditor processes, allowing them to be served on any entity over which the court has personal jurisdiction, and establishes that intangible assets can be subject to execution regardless of their location.

Furthermore, the bill retroactively applies these provisions to any postjudgment execution proceedings initiated before, on, or after July 1, 2025. It also includes specific measures regarding the handling of blocked financial transactions related to terrorist parties, ensuring that such funds are deemed owned by the terrorist entities and are subject to execution and garnishment. The effective date of the act is upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 1430 Filed: 772.13
S 1430 c1: 772.13