What Happened: Florida’s 2023 tort reform measures are delivering lower insurance rates, stymying frivolous lawsuits and attaining strong public support, despite efforts in the legislature to reverse course.
Tell Me More: Notably, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) 2023 civil justice reforms took aim at the lawsuit abuse clogging Florida’s courts by “increasing transparency for awarded damages and reining in attorney fee scams.”
- While some lawmakers attempted to roll back the meaningful reforms during Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session, only one measure backed by the Florida trial bar reached the governor’s desk—and he vetoed it, reinforcing his commitment to protecting progress.
By the Numbers:
- 85% of Floridians support Governor DeSantis’s tort reforms.
- 75% stand against the billboard trial lawyers who put profits before people.
- 29 insurers filed for no increase, and 15 lowered their rates, according to data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
- Civil lawsuit filings in Florida have dropped 58% over three years.
TLR Thoughts: Florida’s success shows what is possible when lawmakers prioritize hardworking Americans and take action to reform an abusive legal system. Over the past 30 years, Texas has made similar strides through meaningful reforms. However, more work remains to restore fairness and transparency to Texas’s courts. TLR will continue fighting to ensure Texas courts deliver justice—not jackpots.
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