TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the Senate Judiciary Committee passing Senate Bill 72, which provides civil liability for damages relating to COVID-19.
 
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “It was an honor to support Senate Bill 72 this afternoon to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Over the last few months, I have hosted events throughout the state to advocate for meaningful liability protections for our business community. I’ve now visited businesses in every corner of the state: Pensacola, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers and Miami. My top priority this legislative session will be to help shield businesses – good actors – from frivolous lawsuits. Thank you to Senator Brandes for sponsoring this good bill, I look forward to working together to see this through to the finish line.”  

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).