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HB0145

HB0145: Changes to Laws About Suing the Government

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM

In one sentence

This bill increases the maximum money the state must pay for tort claims, updates rules on when lawsuits can be filed against government entities, and changes how long officials have before a claim is considered denied.

Increases the statutory limits on liability for the state and its agencies regarding tort claims.
Revises exceptions related to starting legal actions against the state or its subdivisions.
Updates the time period after which failing to decide on a claim counts as a final denial.
Changes the statute of limitations (deadline) for filing tort claims against the state and its agencies.

The State of Florida, including executive departments, the Legislature, and the judicial branch.
State university boards of trustees.
Counties and municipalities.
Corporations acting as instrumentalities or agencies for state or local governments.

This bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 30, 2026.
Although labeled 'Enrolled' in the text provided, the official status indicates it did not become law due to the gubernatorial veto.

Plain language

Tort claim: A legal request for money due to injury, property loss, personal injury, or death caused by the negligent act of a government employee acting within their job duties.
Sovereign immunity: The rule that usually protects the government from being sued; this bill waives (removes) that protection only to specific limits set in the law.
Statute of limitations: The legal time limit within which a person must file a lawsuit after an event happens.

Official record

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Claims Against the Government

Official activity