Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1596: Medical Malpractice Liability Coverage
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
SB 1596 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Malpractice Liability Coverage. Primary sponsor: Darryl Rouson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Judiciary.
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.
Medical Malpractice Liability Coverage; Increasing the minimum amount of professional liability coverage certain physicians and osteopathic physicians, respectively, are required to maintain as a condition of licensure, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darryl Rouson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced
- Referred to Judiciary; Health Policy; Rules
- Filed