Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 947: Civil Actions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 947 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions. Primary sponsor: Berny Jacques (Republican), Omar Blanco (Republican), Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2025): Laid on Table.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Civil Actions; Provides conditions for cause of action against certain former phosphate mine sites; provides for certain notice of former phosphate mines for purposes of civil liability; requires DOH to conduct surveys of former phosphate land parcels for purposes of civil liability upon petition; revises applicability of offer of judgment & demand for judgment provisions to civil actions involving an insurance contract; requires award of prevailing party attorney fees in certain civil actions involving insurers; provides specified circumstance under which settlement offer is not good faith settlement offer; specifies applicability of offer of judgment & demand for judgment provisions if prevailing party attorney fees apply; provides evidence that is admissible to demonstrate past & future medical expenses in personal injury & wrongful death actions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berny Jacques | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Omar Blanco | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 115 |
| Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judiciary Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table
- Substituted CS/CS/SB 832
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/25/2025)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/25/2025)
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2025)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Judiciary Committee
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