# Fla. Stat. § 765.109: 765.109 Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.109

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 765.109
- **Heading:** 765.109 Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 765 / Part I / Section 765.109

## Text

(1) A health care facility, provider, or other person who acts under the direction of a health care facility or provider is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability, and will not be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct, as a result of carrying out a health care decision made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The surrogate or proxy who makes a health care decision on a patient’s behalf, pursuant to this chapter, is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for such action.

(2) The provisions of this section shall apply unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the person authorizing or effectuating a health care decision did not, in good faith, comply with the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 2, ch. 92-199.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 765.101 765.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.101.md)
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- [Fla. Stat. § 765.103 765.103 Existing advance directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.103.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.104 765.104 Amendment or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.104.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.105 765.105 Review of surrogate or proxy’s decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.105.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.106 765.106 Preservation of existing rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.106.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.107 765.107 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.107.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.108 765.108 Effect with respect to insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.108.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.109 765.109 Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.109.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.110 765.110 Health care facilities and providers; discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.110.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.112 765.112 Recognition of advance directive executed in another state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.112.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.113 765.113 Restrictions on providing consent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.113.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.1103 765.1103 Pain management and palliative care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.1103.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 765.1105 765.1105 Transfer of a patient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLIV_C765_PI_S765.1105.md)

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