CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 16, 2023

House Bill 121 – Florida Kidcare Program Eligibility (Representative Bartleman) – This legislation increases the income eligibility threshold for coverage under the Florida Kidcare program.

• House Bill 121 was reported favorable in the House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee today.

Senate Bill 236 – Civil Remedies (Senator Hutson) – This legislation includes measures to eliminate one-way attorney fees and fee multipliers for all lines of insurance, modernizing Florida's "bad faith" law, and protecting small businesses from paying exorbitant damages.

• Senate Bill 236 was reported favorable in the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee today.

To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.

Thanks,

Communications Team                                      

CFO Jimmy Patronis

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