Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6509: Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6509 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on October 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation. Primary sponsor: J.J. Grow (Republican), Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Budget Committee. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-185.
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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 Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation; Provides appropriation to compensate estate for injuries & damages sustained by Mr. LaGatta as result of negligence of DOT; provides limitation on compensation & payment of attorney fees. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,200,000
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Grow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Budget Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-185
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Substituted for SB 26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Rules
- Received
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