Claims Against the Government

The bill increases the amount of money the state and its agencies can be held liable for in tort claims, which are legal claims for wrongful acts. It also changes rules on how long entities have to respond to these claims and updates the time limits for filing such claims against the state. This means that it will be easier for people to bring claims against the state, but there are also new rules about how those claims are handled.

FL H0145 is a house bill in the Florida 2026 Sixth Special Session, sponsored by Fiona McFarland (R), currently “Enrolled” since March 12, 2026.

We track 326 Florida bills this session, 2 of them sponsored by Fiona McFarland.

Supporters of the bill argue that it provides greater accountability for the state and ensures that individuals have a fair chance to seek compensation for wrongs done to them. They believe that increasing the liability limits will help victims receive justice and that the revised rules will streamline the claims process, making it more efficient.

Critics of the bill contend that raising liability limits could lead to increased costs for taxpayers and may encourage frivolous lawsuits against the state. They worry that the changes could overwhelm the legal system and divert resources away from essential state services, ultimately harming the public.