This bill proposes an appropriation of $2.2 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta, who suffered severe injuries due to the department's negligence. The incident occurred on July 27, 2020, when Mr. LaGatta's motorcycle collided with a tractor operated by a Department of Transportation employee in a work zone, resulting in the amputation of his left leg and extensive medical treatment. Following a civil action, a judgment of $2.32 million was awarded to Mr. LaGatta, of which $120,000 had already been paid before his passing in August 2024.

The bill includes several key provisions: it affirms the facts stated in the preamble, appropriates the specified funds for the estate, directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for the payment, and establishes that the total compensation from the department and the amount awarded under this act will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to the incident. Additionally, it sets a cap on attorney fees at 25% of the total amount awarded. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.