TrialSite Staff | Making Biomedical Research Evidence Accessible to All Feb. 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation that could open a new legal pathway for vaccine injury lawsuits — but only if manufacturers advertised the product in the state. House Bill 339 (HB 339) would allow individuals who allege vaccine-related harm to sue manufacturers […]
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Sara E. Teller — February 13, 2026 Florida bill links vaccine lawsuits to advertising and sparks constitutional debate. Florida lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could open a new path for lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers, marking a sharp shift from long-standing limits on liability. The bill would allow people who say they were harmed by […]
Florida may create new way to sue vaccine makers for harm Stephany Matat, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Thu, February 12, 2026 at 5:04 AM EST Someone who’s hurt by a vaccine could sue its manufacturer if the company has advertised the shot in Florida. That’s the substance of a bill now under consideration by the […]
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Portrait of Stephany MatatStephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says […]
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Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech […]
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Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points. A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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February 11, 2026 – Jim Saunders Key Points Florida House moves forward with vaccine lawsuit proposal Bill allows people harmed by vaccines to sue drugmakers Federal laws govern vaccine-related injury disputes and compensation Amid national battles about vaccines, the Florida House is moving forward with a proposal that would allow people harmed by vaccines to […]
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A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
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A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
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The latest attempt to regulate litigation financing is on a fast-track in the Florida Senate, with sponsors saying a bill would bring greater transparency and consumer protection. Opponents continue to push back, arguing that disclosure requirements would put individuals at a bigger disadvantage when challenging corporate and well-heeled defendants. SB 1396 by Sen. Colleen Burton, […]
Michael Carroll – Feb 3, 2026 Attorney Daniel Santaniello testifies January 29 before the Florida House’s Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee. – The Florida Channel A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims […]
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Florida Bill Ties Vaccine Liability to Advertising, Raising Federal and First Amendment Questions
/in TrialSite NewsTrialSite Staff | Making Biomedical Research Evidence Accessible to All Feb. 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation that could open a new legal pathway for vaccine injury lawsuits — but only if manufacturers advertised the product in the state. House Bill 339 (HB 339) would allow individuals who allege vaccine-related harm to sue manufacturers […]
Florida Bill Targets Vaccine Maker Advertising
/in Legal ReaderSara E. Teller — February 13, 2026 Florida bill links vaccine lawsuits to advertising and sparks constitutional debate. Florida lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could open a new path for lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers, marking a sharp shift from long-standing limits on liability. The bill would allow people who say they were harmed by […]
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/in Yahoo NewsFlorida may create new way to sue vaccine makers for harm Stephany Matat, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Thu, February 12, 2026 at 5:04 AM EST Someone who’s hurt by a vaccine could sue its manufacturer if the company has advertised the shot in Florida. That’s the substance of a bill now under consideration by the […]
Florida may create new way to sue vaccine makers for harm_GS
/in Gainesville SunPortrait of Stephany MatatStephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says […]
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/in Naples Daily NewsKey Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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/in Pensacola News JournalA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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/in Florida TodayA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the […]
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/in Daytona Beach News-JournalA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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/in Ocala Star BannerKey Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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/in Herald TribuneKey Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by a […]
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/in TC PalmA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida – Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech […]
Florida may create new way to sue vaccine makers for harm
/in Jacksonville Times UnionKey Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by the First Amendment. The bill’s sponsor says it aims to promote informed consent and ensure manufacturer liability for harm. Someone who’s hurt by […]
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/in The Palm Beach PostA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech […]
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/in Panama City News HeraldA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
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/in Tallahassee DemocratA new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points. A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
Vaccine ad bill clears first hurdle in House
/in State AffairsFebruary 11, 2026 – Jim Saunders Key Points Florida House moves forward with vaccine lawsuit proposal Bill allows people harmed by vaccines to sue drugmakers Federal laws govern vaccine-related injury disputes and compensation Amid national battles about vaccines, the Florida House is moving forward with a proposal that would allow people harmed by vaccines to […]
Fla. bill to undo ‘23 liability reform passes House panel
/in The Black Chronicle NewspaperA Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
Fla. bill to undo ‘23 liability reform passes House panel
/in The CapitolistA Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
Litigation financing regulation heads to Senate Rules Committee
/in Florida Bar NewsThe latest attempt to regulate litigation financing is on a fast-track in the Florida Senate, with sponsors saying a bill would bring greater transparency and consumer protection. Opponents continue to push back, arguing that disclosure requirements would put individuals at a bigger disadvantage when challenging corporate and well-heeled defendants. SB 1396 by Sen. Colleen Burton, […]
Fla. bill to undo ‘23 liability reform passes House panel
/in Legal NewslineMichael Carroll – Feb 3, 2026 Attorney Daniel Santaniello testifies January 29 before the Florida House’s Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee. – The Florida Channel A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims […]