Interference; retaliation; penalties.
F.S. 400.0083
in effect(1)
A person, long-term care facility, or other entity may not willfully interfere with a representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the performance of official duties.
(2)
A person, long-term care facility, or other entity may not knowingly or willfully take action or retaliate against any resident, employee, or other person for filing a complaint with, providing information to, or otherwise cooperating with any representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
(3)
A person, long-term care facility, or other entity that violates this section:
(a)
Is liable for damages and equitable relief as determined by law.
(b)
Commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter400/AllFetched: 7/8/2026