This bill is designed to provide financial relief to H.H., a child who suffered severe injuries due to the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill acknowledges the facts surrounding H.H.'s case, including the department's failure to adequately investigate multiple child abuse reports and the subsequent life-threatening injuries H.H. sustained as a result of prolonged abuse by her mother and stepfather. The bill appropriates a total of $14,926,639.56 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate H.H. for her injuries and damages, which will be paid into an irrevocable trust for her exclusive benefit.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the compensation provided is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the circumstances that led to H.H.'s injuries. It also sets a limitation on attorney fees, stating that they may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that H.H. receives the necessary financial support for her ongoing medical and care needs resulting from the negligence of the DCF.