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 a tragic incident involving 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) in handling prior reports of domestic violence and threats made by Dell against Ms. Whyte-Dell, which ultimately led to the fatal incident. The bill includes a preamble that declares the facts surrounding the case to be true and outlines the settlement agreement reached between Barnett, R.B., and the state.

The legislation appropriates a total of $296,400 from the General Revenue Fund to the DCF for the relief of Barnett and R.B. It directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for this amount, which is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the incident. Additionally, the bill stipulates that attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.