Florida § 250.82 - Applicability of state and federal law.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 250.82 — Applicability of state and federal law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 250.82. Applicability of state and federal law.
(1) Florida law provides certain protections to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, and the National Guard in various legal proceedings and contractual relationships. In addition to these state provisions, federal law also contains protections, such as those provided in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Title 50, Appendix U.S.C. ss. 501 et seq., and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title 38 United States Code, chapter 43, that are applicable to members in every state even though such provisions are not specifically identified under state law. (2) To the extent allowed by federal law, the state courts have concurrent jurisdiction for enforcement over all causes of action arising from federal law and may award a remedy as provided therein.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 250.82
What does Florida Statutes § 250.82 cover?
Section 250.82 ("Applicability of state and federal law.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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