Fla. Stat. 429.296
Statute of limitations

(1)

Any action for damages brought under this part shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued.

(2)

In those actions covered by this subsection in which it can be shown that fraudulent concealment or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury, the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event not more than 6 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred.

(3)

This section shall apply to causes of action that have accrued prior to the effective date of this section; however, any such cause of action that would not have been barred under prior law may be brought within the time allowed by prior law or within 2 years after the effective date of this section, whichever is earlier, and will be barred thereafter. In actions where it can be shown that fraudulent concealment or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury, the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event more than 4 years from the effective date of this section.

Source: Section 429.296 — Statute of limitations, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0429.­296 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

429.01
Short title 429.02
Definitions 429.04
Facilities to be licensed 429.07
License required 429.08
Unlicensed facilities 429.11
Initial application for license 429.12
Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility 429.14
Administrative penalties 429.17
Expiration of license 429.18
Disposition of fees and administrative fines 429.19
Violations 429.20
Certain solicitation prohibited 429.22
Receivership proceedings 429.23
Internal risk management and quality assurance program 429.24
Contracts 429.26
Appropriateness of placements 429.27
Property and personal affairs of residents 429.28
Resident bill of rights 429.29
Civil actions to enforce rights 429.31
Closing of facility 429.34
Right of entry and inspection 429.35
Maintenance of records 429.41
Rules establishing standards 429.42
Pharmacy and dietary services 429.44
Construction and renovation 429.47
Prohibited acts 429.49
Resident records 429.52
Staff training and educational requirements 429.53
Consultation by the agency 429.54
Collection of information 429.55
Consumer information website 429.075
Limited mental health license 429.174
Background screening 429.176
Notice of change of administrator 429.177
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.178
Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.195
Rebates prohibited 429.255
Use of personnel 429.256
Assistance with self-administration of medication and with other tasks 429.275
Business practice 429.293
Presuit notice 429.294
Availability of facility records for investigation of resident’s rights violations and defenses 429.295
Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part 429.296
Statute of limitations 429.297
Punitive damages 429.298
Punitive damages 429.435
Uniform firesafety standards 429.445
Compliance with local zoning requirements

Current through Fall 2025

§ 429.296. Statute of limitations's source at flsenate​.gov