This bill amends section 768.0427 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the admissibility of evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions. The key changes include allowing evidence to be admissible not only for proving the amount of damages for past or future medical treatment but also for rebutting such amounts. The bill specifies that any party may offer this evidence, thereby broadening the scope of who can present relevant information in court. Additionally, the language clarifies the types of evidence that can be used to establish damages, including amounts paid by health care coverage and reasonable amounts billed for necessary medical services.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that it does not impose an obligation on any party to present specific evidence or seek reductions in billed charges unless contractually entitled. It also states that individual contracts between providers and insurers are not subject to discovery or admissibility in court. The amendments are intended to clarify existing law without materially altering its application and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1558 Filed: 768.0427