On February 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 7014 into law, which extends last year’s legislation to protect health care providers from litigation arising due to COVID-19. This bill, sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Colleen Burton, extends the COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers through June 1, 2023. These protections are necessary to discourage frivolous “gotcha” litigation and protect employers that were substantially following governmental health and safety guidelines. The West Orange Chamber worked with the Florida Chamber to pass SB 7014 and to protect those health care heroes that have been on the front lines since the start of the pandemic. The liability protections for the broader business community that passed into law last year with the Chamber’s support continue to be in effect and did not require a legislative extension. Thank you to everyone who reached out to the Governor’s office urging him to sign this legislation into law.  Your assistance helped make the difference!