2026 Florida Legislative Session Explained | Personal Injury, PIP, E-Bikes & Med Mal Reform | FLALAW on the Radio

Attorneys Matthew Noyes and Lorrie Robinson break down the 2026 Florida Legislative Session on this episode of FLALAW on the Radio, explaining proposed laws that could significantly impact personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims across Florida.The 2026 Legislative Session runs for 60 days, beginning January 13, 2026, and adjourning on March 13, 2026. Matthew and Lorrie discuss what these bills could mean for injured Floridians, drivers, medical providers, and families—if passed into law.🚗 Motor Vehicle & Personal Injury Legislation Discussed:• SB 926 – Attorney fees and costs in PIP medical benefit disputes• SB 522 / HB 769 – Potential repeal of Florida’s No-Fault (PIP) system and transition to a tort-based system– Elimination of PIP beginning January 1, 2027– Mandatory bodily injury liability coverage– Required offering of MedPay coverage• SB 1152 – Hands-free only driving (ban on holding phones while driving)• HB 243 / SB 382 – E-bike and electric motorcycle regulations, licensing, safety education, crash reporting, and penalties• HB 145 – Increase in government liability caps for negligence claims⚖️ Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Reform:• HB 6003 – Repeal of the adult children recovery bar in medical malpractice wrongful death cases• SB 1596 – Increase in minimum professional liability insurance for physicians and osteopaths• SB 164 – Establishes a cause of action for wrongful death of an unborn child, with protections for lawful medical careThis episode provides practical insight into how pending legislation may reshape accident claims, insurance requirements, and medical malpractice recovery in Florida.👉 Subscribe for ongoing updates on Florida law and legislative changes