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Panel approves $1.2 million claims bill tied to FDOT negligence

Florida House Judiciary Committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary

CS for CSHB6509, a claims bill seeking $1,200,000 in relief for injuries the special master attributed to negligence by the Florida Department of Transportation, was reported favorably; FDOT signaled support.

Representative Groot presented CS for CSHB6509, a claims bill that the sponsor said provides $1,200,000 in relief to the estate of Mark Lagatta for catastrophic injuries the special master attributed to negligence by the Florida Department of Transportation. The sponsor said FDOT supports the claim.

The committee received no public testimony on the claim, the sponsor closed without amendment, and the committee reported the measure favorably by roll call (16 ayes, 0 nays). The bill will now move forward in the legislative process.