Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S384: Department of Transportation Contractor Liability
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that a contractor is considered an agent of the state in certain circumstances; requiring contract documents to indemnify the department for liability caused by the negligence of the contractor or its employees, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to Department of Transportation contractor liability; amending s. 337.195, F.S.; providing that a contractor is considered an agent of the state in certain circumstances; requiring contract documents to indemnify the department for liability caused by the negligence of the contractor or its employees; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, November 4, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to Department of Transportation contractor liability; amending s. 337.195, F.S.; providing that a contractor is considered an agent of the state in certain circumstances; requiring contract documents to indemnify the department for liability caused by the negligence of the contractor or its employees; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSubsection (6) is added to section 337.195, Florida Statutes, to read: 337.195âLimits on liability.â (6)âFor purposes of this section, a contractor is considered an agent of the state while acting within the scope of the contract documents. The contract documents must, to the extent permitted by law, provide for the indemnification of the department for any liability, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred up to the limits set forth in this chapter to the extent that such liability is caused by the negligence of the contractor or its employees. Section 2.âThis act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Truenow, Keith (R, SD-013) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Transportation
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Transportation; Judiciary; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Transportation, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S384?
- S384 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Department of Transportation Contractor Liability.
- What does S384 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to Department of Transportation contractor liability; amending s. 337.195, F.S.; providing that a contractor is considered an agent of the state in certain circumstances; requiring contract documents to indemnify the department for liability caused by the negligence of the contractor or its employees; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S384?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Transportation (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S384?
- Truenow, Keith (R, SD-013).
- Where is the official record for S384?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/384
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