Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 26 — Relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta by the Department of Transportation

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 6509 (Ch. 2026-185)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta by the Department of Transportation; Providing for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta; providing an appropriation to compensate the estate for injuries and damages sustained by Mr. LaGatta as a result of the negligence of the Department of Transportation; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $2,200,000

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 6509 (Ch. 2026-185) -SJ 583

  2. Substituted CS/CS/HB 6509 -SJ 583

  3. Read 2nd time -SJ 583

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 17 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  8. Now in Appropriations

  9. Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 13 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 02/12/26, 2:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

  11. Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

  12. Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 11 NAYS 0

  13. On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  14. Now in Judiciary

  15. Recommendation: Favorable by Special Master on Claim Bills

  16. Introduced

  17. Referred to Special Master on Claim Bills; Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations

  18. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (162)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 26 do?
Relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta by the Department of Transportation; Providing for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta; providing an appropriation to compensate the estate for injuries and damages sustained by Mr. LaGatta as a result of the negligence of the Department of Transportation; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $2,200,000
Who sponsors SB 26?
SB 26 is sponsored by McClain, Stan (Republican) and Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 26?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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