Newly obtained public records reveal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with special interest groups opposing a bill to repeal Florida's Wrongful Death Act in the weeks before his veto, while families supporting the legislation say they were ignored.

In May, Florida families told us how they desperately sought meetings with Governor DeSantis to discuss the Wrongful Death Act. Critics often refer to the 35-year-old law as the "Free Kill" law.

The Wrongful Death Act prevents certain families from suing for pain and suffering in cases of alleged medical malpractice if the family member was not married and, at least, 25 years old at the time of their death.

Since 2022, Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone has reported on issues with the law and family efforts to get it off the books.

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