This bill provides for the relief of Michael Barnett, who is the natural parent and legal guardian of R.B., in response to injuries and damages sustained due to the actions of Patrick Dell, who fatally shot Barnett's estranged wife and her children in September 2010. The bill acknowledges the failures of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to adequately respond to prior incidents of domestic violence involving Dell, which ultimately led to the tragic events. The bill includes a declaration that the facts stated in the preamble are true and appropriates $296,400 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate Barnett and R.B. for their losses.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the compensation provided is intended to be the sole remedy for all claims arising from the described events, and it limits attorney fees related to this claim to a maximum of 25% of the total amount awarded. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to issue a warrant for the payment to Barnett and R.B. The act will take effect upon becoming law.