The bill amends the Florida Vexatious Litigant Law, specifically section 68.093 of the Florida Statutes, to revise definitions and expand the scope of actions subject to the law. Key changes include the definition of "action," which now encompasses various types of civil actions governed by specific procedural rules, and the criteria for designating someone as a vexatious litigant, which has been adjusted to include individuals who have filed three or more actions in the past seven years that were adversely determined against them. The bill also introduces new provisions for sanctions and remedies, including the requirement for vexatious litigants to furnish security to opposing parties and the ability for courts to impose automatic stays on litigation.

Additionally, the bill prohibits clerks of the court from accepting filings from individuals designated as vexatious litigants without prior court approval, and it establishes a registry of vexatious litigants to be maintained by the Clerk of the Florida Supreme Court. The automatic stay imposed on vexatious litigation remains in effect until the court vacates it or rules on related motions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1650 Filed: 68.093
S 1650 c1: 68.093