Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1700: Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death
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
SB 1700 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death. Primary sponsor: Erin Grall (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death; Deleting a provision that precludes certain persons from recovering damages for medical negligence resulting in death, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Grall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mack Bernard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tracie Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Debbie Mayfield | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Rosalind Osgood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jason Pizzo | Co-sponsor | Independent | Senate | 37 |
| Ana Maria Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Darryl Rouson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules
- Filed