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SB 6 — Relief of the Estate of Jason Sanchez by Miami-Dade County

by Senator Rodriguez

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)

The bill provides relief to the estate of Jason Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was in a fatal automobile accident where a bus driven by a Miami-Dade County employee negligently rolled through a stop sign causing a collision with the motorcycle operated by Mr. Sanchez. The claim was settled with Miami-Dade County for $1.25 million of which $300,000 has been paid in accordance with the state?s sovereign immunity waiver. The bill authorizes and directs Miami-Dade County to pay the remaining $950,000 to the estate of Mr. Sanchez.


If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.

 

Vote: Senate 38-1; House 105-0