CS/SB 1366: Claims Against the Government
GENERAL BILL by Rules ; Brodeur ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Rouson
Claims Against the Government; Increasing the statutory limits on the liability of the state and its agencies and subdivisions for tort claims; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions; revising the period after which the failure of certain entities to make a final disposition of a claim shall be deemed a final denial of the claim for certain purposes; revising the statute of limitations for tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions and exceptions thereto, etc.
Last Action: 3/5/2026 Senate - Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
- Judiciary (JU)
- Appropriations (AP)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Appropriations; Rules |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 2/3/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 • Now in Appropriations |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/12/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Appropriations; YEAS 16 NAYS 2 |
| 2/13/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Rules |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 3/3/2026 | Senate |
• CS by- Rules; YEAS 21 NAYS 1 |
| 3/4/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • CS by Rules read 1st time |
| 3/5/2026 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 145 | Suits Against the Government | McFarland | Compare | Last Action: 1/22/2026 S Received |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| S 1366 Filed | 1/7/2026 3:04 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 1366 c1 | 3/4/2026 6:45 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
Floor Amendments
Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Judiciary (Pre-Meeting) | 2/2/2026 12:32 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Judiciary (Post-Meeting) | 2/3/2026 4:31 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) | 2/11/2026 9:04 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 2/12/2026 7:34 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Rules (Pre-Meeting) | 3/2/2026 7:52 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 1366 | Rules (Post-Meeting) | 3/4/2026 4:03 PM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1366 Filed | Judiciary | 2/3/2026 1:00 PM | 11 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| S 1366 Filed | Appropriations | 2/12/2026 9:00 AM | 16 Yeas - 2 Nays |
| S 1366 Filed | Rules | 3/3/2026 9:00 AM | 21 Yeas - 1 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (65)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 29.0081 | County funding of additional court personnel. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 39.8297 | County funding for guardian ad litem employees. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 45.061 | Offers of settlement. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 95.11 | Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 110.504 | Volunteer benefits. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 111.071 | Payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 125.01015 | Office of the sheriff. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 163.01 | Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 190.043 | Suits against the district. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 213.015 | Taxpayer rights. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 252.51 | Liability. | Page 40 (pdf) |
| 252.89 | Tort liability. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 252.944 | Tort liability. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 260.0125 | Limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 284.31 | Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 284.38 | Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 322.13 | Driver license examiners. | Page 44 (pdf) |
| 337.19 | Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum. | Page 44 (pdf) |
| 341.302 | Rail program; duties and responsibilities of the department. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 343.811 | Power to assume indemnification and insurance obligations. | Page 27 (pdf), Page 54 (pdf) |
| 351.03 | Railroad-highway grade-crossing warning signs and signals; audible warnings; exercise of reasonable care; blocking highways, roads, and streets during darkness. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 373.1395 | Limitation on liability of water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 375.251 | Limitation on liability of persons making available to public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge. | Page 60 (pdf) |
| 381.0056 | School health services program. | Page 61 (pdf) |
| 393.075 | General liability coverage. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 394.9085 | Behavioral provider liability. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 395.1055 | Rules and enforcement. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 403.706 | Local government solid waste responsibilities. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 409.175 | Licensure of family foster homes, residential child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; public records exemption. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 409.993 | Lead agencies and subcontractor liability. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 420.504 | Public corporation; creation, membership, terms, expenses. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 455.221 | Legal and investigative services. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 455.32 | Management Privatization Act. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 456.009 | Legal and investigative services. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 456.076 | Impaired practitioner programs. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 471.038 | Florida Engineers Management Corporation. | Page 70 (pdf) |
| 472.006 | Department; powers and duties. | Page 74 (pdf) |
| 497.167 | Administrative matters. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 513.118 | Conduct on premises; refusal of service. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 548.046 | Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 556.106 | Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system. | Page 77 (pdf) |
| 589.19 | Creation of certain state forests; naming of certain state forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program. | Page 77 (pdf) |
| 627.7491 | Official law enforcement vehicles; motor vehicle insurance requirements. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 723.0611 | Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 760.11 | Administrative and civil remedies; construction. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 766.1115 | Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. | Page 80 (pdf) |
| 766.112 | Comparative fault. | Page 82 (pdf) |
| 768.1355 | Florida Volunteer Protection Act. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 768.1382 | Streetlights, security lights, and other similar illumination; limitation on liability. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 768.28 | Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 768.295 | Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited. | Page 84 (pdf) |
| 944.713 | Insurance against liability. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 946.5026 | Sovereign immunity in tort actions. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 946.514 | Civil rights of inmates; inmates not state employees; liability of corporation for inmate injuries. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 961.06 | Compensation for wrongful incarceration. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 984.09 | Punishment for contempt of court; alternative sanctions. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 1002.33 | Charter schools. | Page 86 (pdf) |
| 1002.333 | Persistently low-performing schools. | Page 87 (pdf) |
| 1002.34 | Charter technical career centers. | Page 87 (pdf) |
| 1002.37 | The Florida Virtual School. | Page 87 (pdf) |
| 1002.55 | School-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 1002.83 | Early learning coalitions. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 1002.88 | School readiness program provider standards; eligibility to deliver the school readiness program. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 1006.24 | Tort liability; liability insurance. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 1006.261 | Use of school buses for public purposes. | Page 95 (pdf) |
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