Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 581: Sovereign Immunity of Public Transit Contractors in Tort Actions
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 581 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sovereign Immunity of Public Transit Contractors in Tort Actions. Primary sponsor: Demi Busatta (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sovereign Immunity of Public Transit Contractors in Tort Actions; Designates certain public transit contractors & people acting on behalf of such contractors as agents of state for purposes of provisions relating to sovereign immunity in tort actions; defines "public transit."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demi Busatta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
“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
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Filed