The bill amends section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the sovereign immunity protections for public transit contractors involved in tort actions. It introduces a new paragraph (m) that designates contractors providing public transit services, along with their employees, agents, and subcontractors, as agents of the state when they are acting within the scope of their contract or according to established guidelines. This designation aims to provide these contractors with the same legal protections as state employees under sovereign immunity provisions.

Additionally, the bill defines "public transit" by referencing its existing definition in section 341.031(1) of the Florida Statutes. The changes are intended to clarify the legal status of public transit contractors and ensure they are afforded the same protections as state agents, thereby potentially reducing liability in tort actions related to their services. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.