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HB 6509·FL·house

Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation

Signed into LawFiled Oct 21, 2025
Sponsor: Budget Committee
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Chapter No. 2026-185

Jul 1, 2026

Summary

The law directs $1.2 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund to be paid to Mark LaGatta’s estate for injuries caused by a Department of Transportation work‑zone collision. The Chief Financial Officer will draw a warrant for the payment, and attorney fees are limited to 25 % of the award. The payment is intended to be the sole compensation for all present and future claims related to the incident.

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