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FloridaSB 82025SenateWALLET

Relief of Marcus Button by the Pasco County School Board

Sponsored By: Corey Simon (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationSpecial Master on Claim BillsJudiciaryEducation Pre-K - 12RulesHouse Calendar

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Button family receives payments and fee protections

Effective upon becoming law, the act requires the Pasco County School Board to make $1.2 million in one-time payments. It directs $1 million from uncommitted funds into a trust solely for Marcus Button, covering losses caused by an employee’s negligence. Another $200,000 goes to Robin Button, his surviving parent and natural guardian, for losses connected to his injuries. The law expresses its intent that government liens from Marcus’s care, including Medicaid liens, be waived and paid by Florida. Total lawyer fees for the claim cannot exceed 25% of the awards, or $300,000.

Button family faces limits on crash claims

The law makes the school board’s payment under Florida’s 2009 liability law, plus these awards, the sole compensation for covered claims. This covers all past, present, and future claims arising from the September 22, 2006 crash and the facts described.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Corey Simon

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 2

House vote • 4/29/2025

House Floor Vote

Yes: 116 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Rules Vote

Yes: 23 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Education Pre-K - 12 Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Judiciary Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2025-217

    7/8/2025

  2. Approved by Governor

    7/1/2025

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/18/2025

  4. Ordered enrolled

    4/29/2025Senate

  5. Passed; YEAS 116, NAYS 0

    4/29/2025House

  6. Read 3rd time

    4/29/2025House

  7. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    4/29/2025House

  8. Placed on 3rd reading

    4/29/2025House

  9. Read 2nd time

    4/29/2025House

  10. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    4/28/2025House

  11. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025)

    4/28/2025House

  12. Bill referred to House Calendar

    4/28/2025House

  13. In Messages

    4/15/2025House

  14. Immediately certified -SJ 421

    4/15/2025Senate

  15. Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 419

    4/15/2025Senate

  16. Read 3rd time -SJ 419

    4/15/2025Senate

  17. Read 2nd time -SJ 419

    4/15/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/15/25

    4/10/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  20. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 1

    4/8/2025Senate

  21. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/08/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

    4/3/2025Senate

  22. Now in Rules

    3/31/2025Senate

  23. Favorable by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 8 NAYS 1

    3/31/2025Senate

  24. On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 03/31/25, 4:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

    3/26/2025Senate

  25. On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 03/25/25, 11:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Not Considered

    3/20/2025Senate

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