liability protections

Florida House panel passes bill that could lead to agencies paying more money in negligence lawsuits

The issue centers on people who pursue lawsuits over injuries caused by government negligence.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs first bill of 2021 legislative session

Gov. DeSantis Targets COVID-19 'Passports,' Signs Liability Bill

Christine Sexton / News Service of Florida

Pointing to privacy concerns, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will issue emergency rules this week that prevent businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccinations through COVID-19 “passports” and will ask the Legislature to pass a permanent ban.

Florida received an estimated 2,500 more first-time unemployment claims last week than the week prior.

Proposed State COVID Liability Protections Could Soon Become Law

Valerie Crowder

Proposed state legislation to shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits could pass early this session. With support from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state could join many others that have already adopted similar business liability protections.