Rep. Fentrice Driskell

Citing the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, some Southwest Florida lawmakers are calling for greater use of mediation in eviction cases.

Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa and an attorney, is sponsoring HB 481, “Residential Evictions.” The measure is identical to SB 412, “Residential Tenancies” by Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-Tampa, who is also an attorney.