Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
This bill provides $1.2 million in compensation to the estate of Mark LaGatta due to injuries resulting from the negligence of the Department of Transportation. It also sets limitations on the compensation amount and attorney fees.
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HB 6509 — Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-185
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 21, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on May 27, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
Appropriates $1.2 million to compensate the estate of Mark LaGatta for damages caused by DOT negligence.
This bill provides $1.2 million in compensation to the estate of Mark LaGatta due to injuries resulting from the negligence of the Department of Transportation. It also sets limitations on the compensation amount and attorney fees.
Summary
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
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 11 removed11 line(s) added, 11 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 6509 2026 A bill to be entitled An act for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta;
hb6509-02-c2hb6509-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 6509 2026 tractor with a box blade attachment in the westbound travel lane, and WHEREAS, the employee backed up into the eastbound travel lane, directly in front of Mr.
hb6509-02-c2hb6509-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 6509 2026 disability;
The sum of $1.2 million is appropriated from the StateGeneral TransportationRevenue Trust Fund to the Department of Transportation for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta for injuries and damages sustained by Mr.
hb6509-02-c2hb6509-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 6509 2026 amount awarded under this act are intended to provide the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising out of the factual situation described in this act which resulted in injuries and damages to Mark LaGatta.
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View plain text versions (4)
- H 6509 c1 View text pdf
- H 6509 c2 View text pdf
- H 6509 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 6509 Filed pdf
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-185
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 583
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Read 3rd time -SJ 583
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Read 2nd time -SJ 583
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Substituted for SB 26 -SJ 583
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 583
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 108, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of Judiciary Committee
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Favorable by Judiciary Committee
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Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
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Now in Judiciary Committee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Budget Committee
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Favorable with CS by Budget Committee
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Added to Budget Committee agenda
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Now in Budget Committee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Referred to Budget Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Referred to Budget Committee
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Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Budget Committee · Primary
- Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee · Cosponsor
- J.J. Grow · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Budget Committee
Co-sponsors (2)
- Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Grow, J.J. Republican
Not signed on (161)
161 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 161 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 73 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 6509 do?
- 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
- Who sponsors HB 6509?
- HB 6509 is sponsored by Budget Committee, Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, and Grow, J.J. (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 6509?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 21, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 6509?
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