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 legal proceedings governed by specific procedural rules, and the criteria for designating someone as a vexatious litigant. The bill increases the time frame for determining vexatious litigation from five to seven years and introduces additional behaviors that qualify as vexatious, such as repeated attempts to relitigate previously decided matters and filing unmeritorious documents.

Furthermore, the bill establishes stricter sanctions and remedies for vexatious litigants, including prohibiting clerks of court from accepting filings from individuals designated as such without prior court approval. It also specifies that an automatic stay will be imposed on litigation involving a vexatious litigant until certain conditions are met. The bill aims to streamline the legal process and reduce the burden on courts by limiting the actions of those identified as vexatious litigants, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1559 Filed: 68.093
H 1559 c1: 68.093
H 1559 c2: 68.093
H 1559 er: 68.093