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, which ultimately led to the fatal incident. The bill includes a preamble that states the facts surrounding the case, which are declared to be true.

The legislation appropriates a total of $296,400 from the General Revenue Fund to the DCF for compensation to Barnett and R.B. for their injuries and damages. It also stipulates that the amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to issue a warrant for this payment, and the act is set to take effect upon becoming law.