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§ 741.235, Fla. Stat. (2025)

Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.

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Ch. 741 — Marriage; Domestic Violence

741.235 Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.—The common-law doctrine of interspousal tort immunity is hereby abrogated with regard to the intentional tort of battery, and the ability of a person to sue another person for the intentional tort of battery shall not be affected by any marital relationship between the persons.

History.—s. 1, ch. 85-328.

Source: Florida Senate 2025 Statutes (flsenate.gov) · retrieved July 7, 2026 · SHA-256 55a5b7f6083d56db89d2