The Florida Chamber of Commerce was applauding, and the Florida Justice Association deeply concerned, after Florida lawmakers approved another round of property insurance reforms to conclude a two-day special session.

The House voted 84-33, with Democrats opposed, on December 14 to give final approval to SB 2A, a measure that includes a heavy dose of “tort reform” and appropriates $1 billion in subsidized reinsurance for private companies.

“The Florida Chamber applauds Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s House and Senate leaders for their continued efforts to stabilize Florida’s property insurance market and protect Florida’s consumers from hurricane taxes, diminishing coverage options and increasing affordability challenges,” CEO Mark Wilson said in a statement.