{"id":826,"date":"2025-05-02T01:59:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T01:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T23:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:21:40","slug":"what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What Florida's Free Kill Law Means to You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Florida Legislature has taken a significant step toward justice for families affected by medical malpractice by repealing the controversial \"free kill\" law. This legislative change opens new paths for compensation for many Florida families previously barred from seeking justice for loved ones lost to medical negligence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#Understanding_Floridas_%22Free_Kill%22_Law_and_Its_Repeal\" >Understanding Florida's \"Free Kill\" Law and Its Repeal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#Historical_Context_of_Floridas_Wrongful_Death_Laws\" >Historical Context of Florida's Wrongful Death Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#The_Debate_Insurance_Costs_vs_Justice_for_Families\" >The Debate: Insurance Costs vs. Justice for Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#Real_Impact_on_Florida_Families\" >Real Impact on Florida Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#Floridas_Evolving_Approach_to_Medical_Malpractice_Cases\" >Florida's Evolving Approach to Medical Malpractice Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#What_Floridas_Free_Kill_Law_Means_to_You\" >What Florida's Free Kill Law Means to You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#How_Fiol_Morros_Law_Group_Can_Help\" >How Fiol &amp; Morros Law Group Can Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/what-floridas-free-kill-law-means-to-you\/#A_More_Just_Future_for_Florida_Families\" >A More Just Future for Florida Families<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Floridas_%22Free_Kill%22_Law_and_Its_Repeal\"><\/span><b>Understanding Florida's \"Free Kill\" Law and Its Repeal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On May 2, 2025, Florida lawmakers voted to repeal a 35-year-old law that has long prevented adult children over 25 and parents from suing for pain and suffering when a family member dies due to medical malpractice, provided the deceased was unmarried and had no minor children. House Bill 6017 passed with overwhelming support, securing a 33-4 vote in the Senate and previous approval by an overwhelming majority in the House,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/735948-legislature-repeals-free-kill-law-ending-unjust-ban-on-lawsuits-over-certain-medical-malpractice-deaths\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to Florida Politics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The bill now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' signature to become law.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \"free kill\" emerged as a grim reference to this legal provision that effectively shielded healthcare providers from certain wrongful death claims. Under the soon-to-be-repealed law, if a single adult without minor children died due to medical negligence, their parents and adult children had no legal standing to seek non-economic damages, essentially leaving these deaths without full legal consequence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville Republican Senator Clay Yarborough, who sponsored the bill in the Senate, stated plainly: \"This is a 35-year-old law that needs to be repealed. It's unjust. It shouldn't be on the books.\" This sentiment was echoed by many legislators across party lines who recognized the inherent unfairness of denying certain family members their day in court solely based on the victim's age and family status.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_of_Floridas_Wrongful_Death_Laws\"><\/span><b>Historical Context of Florida's Wrongful Death Laws<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida's approach to wrongful death claims has evolved significantly over time. At common law, there was initially no remedy for wrongful death at all, as established in English law in 1808. This changed when England passed the Fatal Accidents Act of 1846 (known as Lord Campbell's Act), which became the model for many American wrongful death statutes,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarship.law.ufl.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=3476&amp;context=flr\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as documented in scholarship from the University of Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1990, Florida expanded its Wrongful Death Act to include more classifications of survivors entitled to non-economic damages in general wrongful death cases. However, this expansion specifically excluded adult children 26 and older and parents of adult children from being able to sue for pain and suffering if their family member died due to medical malpractice while unmarried and without minor children. The justification given at the time was that allowing such claims would cause medical malpractice insurance premiums to skyrocket and drive doctors out of the state.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Debate_Insurance_Costs_vs_Justice_for_Families\"><\/span><b>The Debate: Insurance Costs vs. Justice for Families<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repeal of the \"free kill\" law did not come without opposition. Some lawmakers and healthcare industry representatives argued that changing the law would lead to higher insurance premiums and potentially exacerbate Florida's shortage of healthcare providers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuart Republican Senator Gayle Harrell advocated for a $1 million cap on awards, which was ultimately rejected. She expressed concern that the bill without caps would have a \"devastating impact\" on Florida's already high medical malpractice insurance premiums and affect healthcare availability.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, supporters of the repeal pointed to evidence challenging these concerns. Despite the limitations placed on wrongful death claims in 1990, Florida's insurance rates did not decline as promised. Furthermore, a 2003 General Accounting Office report found that claims about physician departures from Florida due to malpractice pressures were \"anecdotal, not extensive\" and sometimes \"inaccurate,\"<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrend.com\/article\/10171\/fear-factor-medical-malpractice\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as reported by Florida Trend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, the report indicated that the number of new medical licenses in Florida had actually increased, and the physician-to-population ratio remained stable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Impact_on_Florida_Families\"><\/span><b>Real Impact on Florida Families<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most compelling arguments for repeal came from Floridians who shared personal stories of losing loved ones to medical negligence, only to discover they had no legal recourse.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cindy Jenkins, whose daughter died due to what she described as \"horrific negligence\" at a hospital, powerfully articulated the core issue: \"Medical malpractice premiums are high in Florida because Florida has a lot of medical malpractice. The way you decrease medical malpractice premiums is to stop medical malpractice. My child is a free kill. I have no justice.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lauren Korniyenko described how her 70-year-old mother died just two days after an \"uncomplicated surgery to repair a fractured hip.\" According to Korniyenko, an autopsy revealed that hospital staff had ignored at least ten \"critical signs of a surgical site infection\" that led to her death.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These testimonies highlight the human cost of the \"free kill\" provision and why its repeal represents a significant step toward equal justice under the law for all Florida families.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floridas_Evolving_Approach_to_Medical_Malpractice_Cases\"><\/span><b>Florida's Evolving Approach to Medical Malpractice Cases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repeal of the \"free kill\" law is part of a broader evolution in how Florida handles medical malpractice claims. In 2022, the Florida Supreme Court eliminated caps on non-economic damages for medical malpractice claims involving multiple claimants, ruling that such limits \"imposes unfair and illogical burdens on injured parties,\"<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wilsonlaw.com\/blog\/the-florida-supreme-court-has-removed-caps-on-damages-for-medical-malpractice-claims-involving-more-than-one-claimant\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as detailed by Wilson Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court explained this decision by noting: \"In a larger context, under section 766.118, the greater number of survivors and the more devastating their losses are, the less likely they are to be fully compensated for those losses.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes reflect a shifting balance in Florida law between protecting healthcare providers from excessive litigation and ensuring that victims of medical negligence and their families have access to appropriate legal remedies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Floridas_Free_Kill_Law_Means_to_You\"><\/span>What Florida's Free Kill Law Means to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Florida residents, the repeal of the \"free kill\" law represents a significant expansion of legal rights. Once Governor DeSantis signs HB 6017 into law,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2025\/6017\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective July 1, 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the following changes will take effect:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents of adult children who die due to medical malpractice will be able to sue for pain and suffering, regardless of the adult child's marital status or whether they had minor children.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult children over 25 will be able to sue for pain and suffering when a parent dies due to medical malpractice, regardless of the parent's marital status.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These family members will gain the right to seek non-economic damages (compensation for pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of companionship) in addition to any economic damages (such as medical bills and lost income).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Representative Dana Trabulsy, who carried the legislation in the House along with Democratic Representative Johanna L\u00f3pez, stated: \"Nobody should lose a family member due to medical malpractice and lose the ability to access the courts just because they were the age of 25, unmarried with no dependents.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fiol_Morros_Law_Group_Can_Help\"><\/span><b>How Fiol &amp; Morros Law Group Can Help<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Fiol &amp; Morros Law Group, we specialize in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Our experienced team of attorneys at Fiol &amp; Morros Law Group is closely following these important legal developments to ensure our clients receive the full protection of Florida's evolving laws.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repeal of the \"free kill\" law will open new avenues for justice for many families who previously had no legal recourse. If you or a loved one has been affected by medical negligence, it's important to understand your rights under these changing laws.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_More_Just_Future_for_Florida_Families\"><\/span><b>A More Just Future for Florida Families<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repeal of Florida's \"free kill\" law represents a significant step toward equal justice for all families affected by medical malpractice. By removing arbitrary restrictions on who can seek compensation based solely on family status, the Florida Legislature has acknowledged that all lives have value and all families deserve their day in court when negligence causes the loss of a loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Representative Trabulsy noted upon the bill's passage: \"It's about time we change this law and put the courts back into the hands of Floridians.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to medical negligence, this change offers not only the possibility of compensation but also the opportunity for accountability and closure that was previously denied to many.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe you may have a case under these new provisions, or if you have questions about how these changes might affect your rights, we encourage you to contact our experienced medical malpractice attorneys for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discuss your specific situation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Florida Legislature has taken a significant step toward justice for families affected by medical malpractice by repealing the controversial \"free kill\" law. 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