# Fla. Stat. § 774.206: 774.206 Statute of limitations; two-disease rule

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.206

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 774.206
- **Heading:** 774.206 Statute of limitations; two-disease rule
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 774 / Part II / Section 774.206

## Text

(1) Notwithstanding any other law, with respect to any asbestos or silica claim not barred as of the effective date of this act, the limitations period does not begin to run until the exposed person discovers, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, that he or she is physically impaired by an asbestos-related or silica-related condition.

(2) An asbestos or silica claim arising out of a nonmalignant condition shall be a distinct cause of action from an asbestos or silica claim relating to the same exposed person arising out of asbestos-related or silica-related cancer. Damages may not be awarded for fear or risk of cancer in a civil action asserting an asbestos or silica claim.

(3) A settlement of a nonmalignant asbestos or silica claim concluded after the effective date of this act may not require, as a condition of settlement, the release of any future claim for asbestos-related or silica-related cancer.

History: s. 6, ch. 2005-274.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 774.201 774.201 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.201.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.202 774.202 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.202.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.203 774.203 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.203.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.204 774.204 Physical impairment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.204.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.205 774.205 Claimant proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.205.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.206 774.206 Statute of limitations; two-disease rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.206.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.207 774.207 Scope of liability; damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.207.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.208 774.208 Liability rules applicable to protect sellers, renters, and lessors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.208.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.209 774.209 Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.209.md)

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