Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6501: Relief/Estate of Danielle Maudsley/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 6501 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on August 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relief/Estate of Danielle Maudsley/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Primary sponsor: Rita Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relief/Estate of Danielle Maudsley/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; Provides appropriation to compensate estate for Ms. Maudsley's death as result of alleged negligence of Trooper Daniel Cole & FHP, division of DHSMV; provides limitation on payment of compensation & attorney fees. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,750,000
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Budget Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Filed