This bill provides for the relief of L.E., a child who suffered severe injuries due to the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida. The bill appropriates $3.8 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.E. for the damages sustained as a result of DCF's failure to protect her from abuse and neglect. The bill outlines the circumstances surrounding L.E.'s case, including her birth to a mother with a history of substance abuse and violence, and the subsequent failure of DCF to adequately intervene despite multiple reports of child abuse. The bill also notes that L.E. was subjected to severe abuse while in her parents' care, leading to catastrophic injuries and long-term disabilities.

The bill includes specific legal language that affirms the truth of the facts stated in the preamble, directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for the payment to L.E.'s irrevocable trust, and establishes that the compensation provided is intended to cover all present and future claims against DCF related to L.E.'s injuries. Additionally, it sets a cap on attorney fees at 25% of the total amount awarded. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.