Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1269: Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1269 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims. Primary sponsor: Mike Gottlieb (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims; Revises procedures for awards of attorney fees in legal proceedings for declaratory reliefs to determine insurance coverage; provides guidelines for awards of attorney fees in civil claims for damages against surplus lines insurers & insurers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gottlieb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed