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CS/SB 926 — Liability/Employers of Developmentally Disabled
by Commerce and Tourism Committee; and Senator Storms
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Commerce and Tourism Committee (CM)
CS/SB 926 creates a new section of the Florida Statutes to provide an employer who employs an individual who has a developmental disability with immunity from liability for negligent or intentional acts or omissions by that individual if:
- The employee receives or has received supported employment services through a supported employment service provider; and
- The employer does not have actual prior notice of the employee’s actions that created the unsafe conditions in the workplace.
The bill also allows a supported employment service provider that has provided employment services to a person with a developmental disability to be immune from liability for the actions or conduct of the person that occur within the scope of the person’s employment.
The bill creates s. 768.0895, F.S.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 106-11