This bill amends section 768.0427 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the admissibility of evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions regarding medical expenses. The amendments allow for a broader range of evidence to be presented in court to demonstrate both past and future medical expenses. Specifically, the language changes the requirement for evidence from "shall" to "may," indicating that courts have more discretion in determining what evidence is admissible. The bill also emphasizes that evidence must tend to demonstrate the actual value of medical treatment or services rendered, and it includes provisions for various scenarios regarding health care coverage.

Key changes include the removal of specific requirements related to health care coverage, such as the previous stipulation that evidence must reflect 120% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for claimants without health care coverage. Instead, the bill allows for evidence of reasonable and customary rates for treatment or services provided by qualified providers. Additionally, it clarifies that evidence can include amounts billed for medically necessary treatment and services, regardless of the claimant's health care coverage status. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.