Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1558: Admissible Evidence in Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Actions
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that evidence admissible in personal injury or wrongful death actions may be used for rebutting, as well as for proving, the amount of certain damages; providing that such evidence may be offered by any party, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to admissible evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions; amending s. 768.0427, F.S.; providing that evidence admissible in personal injury or wrongful death actions may be used for rebutting, as well as for proving, the amount of certain damages; providing that such evidence may be offered by any party; revising construction; providing applicability and legislative intent; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to admissible evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions; amending s. 768.0427, F.S.; providing that evidence admissible in personal injury or wrongful death actions may be used for rebutting, as well as for proving, the amount of certain damages; providing that such evidence may be offered by any party; revising construction; providing applicability and legislative intent; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSubsection (2) of section 768.0427, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 768.0427âAdmissibility of evidence to prove medical expenses in personal injury or wrongful death actions; disclosure of letters of protection; recovery of past and future medical expenses damages.â (2)âADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT OR SERVICE EXPENSES.âEvidence offered to prove or rebut the amount of damages for past or future medical treatment or services in a personal injury or wrongful death action is admissible as follows: [DELETED: provided in this subsection.] (a)âEvidence offered to prove the amount of damages for past medical treatment or services that have been satisfied is limited to evidence of the amount actually paid, regardless of the source of payment. (b)âEvidence any party may offer [DELETED: offered] to prove or rebut the amount necessary to satisfy unpaid charges for incurred medical treatment or services includes [DELETED: …
Sponsors
- Massullo, Ralph (R, SD-011) · primary sponsor
- Gaetz, Don (R, SD-001)
Latest actions
- : Died in Judiciary
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Judiciary; Banking and Insurance; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Banking and Insurance, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S1558?
- S1558 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Admissible Evidence in Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Actions.
- What does S1558 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to admissible evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions; amending s. 768.0427, F.S.; providing that evidence admissible in personal injury or wrongful death actions may be used for rebutting, as well as for proving, the amount of certain damages; providing that such evidence may be offered by any party; revising construction; providing applicability and legislative intent; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1558?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Judiciary (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1558?
- Massullo, Ralph (R, SD-011), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S1558?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1558
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