SB 8·FL·senate
Relief of Patricia Ermini by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
FailedFiled Aug 1, 2025
Sponsor: Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)
Latest Action
S Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
Mar 13, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to pay Patricia Ermini $626,769.93 for damages and interest stemming from a 2012 incident in which deputies shot her during a well‑being check. It limits attorney fees to 25 % of the award and states the payment is the sole compensation for the incident. The measure failed to become law.
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