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CS/HB 6511 — Relief of the Estate of Crystle Marie Galloway/Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

by Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee and Rep. DiCeglie (CS/SB 26 by Judiciary Committee and Senators Cruz and Thurston)

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 authorizes and directs the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to draw a warrant for $2.45 million payable to the Estate of Crystle Marie Galloway. Ms. Galloway died after experiencing a medical emergency and receiving negligent medical care from county paramedics.

The attorney fee is limited to $612,500 and the lobbying fee will not exceed $122,500.

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

 

Vote: Senate 38-2; House 115-0