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House OKs Bill That Could Lead To More Medical Malpractice Suits

Posted byDB – March 27, 2025

For too many families across Florida, justice has never had a chance,⁘ Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee, said.

But opponents of repealing the law argue it will lead to increased malpractice insurance premiums, which would result in doctors deciding not to practice in Florida. Andrew Bolin, a medical-malpractice defense lawyer who represents the business-backed Florida Justice Reform Institute, said Wednesday that the proposed change would lead to ⁘infusing hundreds of new lawsuits into the system.⁘

House members who voted against the bill were Rep. James Buchanan, R-Sarasota; Rep. Wyman Duggan, R-Jacksonville: Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes; Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman, R-Tampa; Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City; and Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton.

The House vote came hours after the Senate Rules Committee approved the Senate version of the bill , which is now positioned to go to the full Senate. The committee gave approval after rejecting an amendment that would have created a major difference with the House bill.

Sen. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, voted against the bill, saying it would create a disincentive for doctors to practice in Florida because of insurance costs.