Rep. Fiona McFarland

The latest effort to reform Florida’s “sovereign immunity” laws is moving in the Florida House, over the strong objection of charity hospitals, rural schools, and local governments.

The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 17-1 on January 11 to approve HB 569 by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota. Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired Okaloosa judge, cast the lone dissenting vote.