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 provision 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 entities under sovereign immunity laws.

Additionally, the bill defines "public transit" to align with the 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 agencies in tort claims, thereby potentially reducing liability risks for these contractors. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.