This bill provides for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta by appropriating $2.2 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate the estate for injuries and damages sustained by Mr. LaGatta due to the negligence of the Department of Transportation. The bill outlines the circumstances of the accident that occurred on July 27, 2020, when Mr. LaGatta was involved in a collision with a tractor operated by a Department employee while he was lawfully riding his motorcycle. The accident resulted in severe injuries, including the amputation of his left leg, and ultimately led to his passing in August 2024. The Department of Transportation had previously paid $120,000 to Mr. LaGatta under Florida Statutes, with the remaining judgment now payable to his estate.

The bill includes several key provisions, such as the declaration of the facts stated in the preamble as true, the appropriation of funds, and the direction for the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for the payment to the estate. Additionally, it specifies that the total compensation from the Department of Transportation and the amount awarded under this act will serve as the sole compensation for all claims arising from the incident. Furthermore, it establishes a limitation on attorney fees, stating that they may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.