Legislature OKs one of the most hotly contested bills of the 2026 Session

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 629

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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One of the most heavily lobbied issues of the 2026 session made it across the finish line Thursday after the House gave final approval to a bill that increases the amount people who successfully sue the government can recover.

The House voted nearly unanimously to pass HB 145, with “no” votes cast by Reps. Patt Maney and John Synder.

Maney, a Republican from Shalimar, initially voted for the bill but changed his “yes” vote …

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