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SB 8

Relief of Marcus Button by the Pasco County School Board

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Corey Simon

Florida law provides relief to Marcus Button through Pasco County School Board action, becoming effective as Chapter 2025-217.

Chapter No. 2025-217
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Bill Summary · SB 8

Legislative bill overview

SB 8 is a relief bill that provides specific assistance to Marcus Button through action by the Pasco County School Board. The bill was introduced by Senator Corey Simon and completed the legislative process, receiving gubernatorial approval on July 1, 2025, and becoming law (Chapter 2025-217).

Why is this important

Relief bills are narrow legislative measures that address individual circumstances rather than broad policy changes. These bills typically involve financial compensation, employment remedies, or administrative relief for specific persons who claim injury from government action or inaction.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: Relief bills often contain minimal public detail about the underlying dispute or the rationale for legislative intervention
  • Precedent concerns: Individual relief bills may set expectations for similar cases and raise questions about equitable treatment across similar situations
  • Absence of public debate: The legislative record appears sparse, limiting public understanding of whether this relief was warranted or how similar cases should be handled

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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