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HB 6519FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

HB 6519 proposes state compensation for Sean Hurley for injuries caused by Orange County Sheriff's Office

Original title: Relief/Sean Hurley/Orange County Sheriff's Office

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill represents a legislative claims process to provide financial relief to an individual for damages caused by a local law enforcement agency, bypassing standard civil litigation limits.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sean Hurley

He is the named claimant seeking financial compensation for injuries.

Orange County Sheriff's Office

The agency is identified as the party responsible for the negligence leading to the claim.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

HB 6519 would authorize a state to compensate Sean Hurley for injuries resulting from the negligence of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The bill establishes specific limits on the total compensation amount and the fees payable to attorneys.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a claims bill?
A is a legislative measure that allows an individual to seek compensation from the state for damages or injuries when standard legal remedies are unavailable or limited.
Did this bill pass?
No, the bill died in the Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee during the 2026 session.

Why It Matters

This bill represents a legislative claims process to provide financial relief to an individual for damages caused by a local law enforcement agency, bypassing standard civil litigation limits.

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Legislative Claims Process

The document highlights the use of the legislative process to resolve liability claims against local law enforcement agencies in Florida.

Connected Entities

organizationOrange County Sheriff's OfficeThe agency cited for negligence in the claim.Map →
personSean HurleyThe individual seeking compensation for injuries.Map →
personSean HurleyThe individual seeking compensation for injuries.Map →
bill_numberHB 6519The legislative vehicle for the relief claim.Map →
date2026The legislative session year.Map →
organizationOrange County Sheriff's OfficeThe agency identified as responsible for the negligence leading to the claim.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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