Slip & Fall (Negligence) - FAA Priority Issue

Our “Slip and Fall” bill (HB 689 Aubuchon, SB 1224 Gardiner) has been placed on the agenda for its first stop, the House Civil Justice and Courts Policy Council for March 1. In essence, this bill will transfer the burden of proof from the defendant to the plaintiff in slip and fall cases causes by a “transitory foreign substance”. This is one of the FAA’s priority issues this Session.

Third Thursday @ Three - Session Preview

The Florida Attractions Association’s Third Thursday at Three this month was today and featured a preview of this year’s Legislative Session. William Large from the Florida Jussive Reform Institute, Mark Brisson from Fun Spot Action Park, and Keith Winsten from the Brevard Zoo, and I served on the panel. The TT@T was hosted by Chairman Mark McHugh from Gatorland. If you missed it, I encourage you to listen to the audio archive.

FAA Priority Issues

The FAA’s priority issues for the 2010 Legislative Session are now posted here. There are a lot of advocacy resources on our site and more information and resources will be added as we approach the beginning of Session on March 2.

Parental Waivers Pass First Committee

We had a nice, early “win” today, as the House Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee passed Parental Waivers - HB 285 (Horner) on a 10-3 vote. Next stop, House Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council.