The Florida Senate
HOUSE MESSAGE SUMMARY
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
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BILL: SB 542
INTRODUCER: Senator Rodriguez
SUBJECT: Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an Emergency
DATE: March 2, 2022
I.Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment – 782315 (body with title)
II.Summary of Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment – 782315 adds that certain actions taken by a business during a state of
emergency declared by the Governor may not be used as evidence to establish the existence of an
employer-employee relationship in certain enumerated civil causes of action.