This bill is designed to provide financial relief to Kristen and Lia McIntosh for injuries and damages they sustained due to the negligence of an employee from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill acknowledges the severe injuries suffered by both individuals as a result of a car accident involving Officer James Michael McWhorter, who was operating a state-owned vehicle. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has agreed to a settlement that includes a total compensation of $2.252 million, which will be appropriated from the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund. This amount includes $1.001 million for Kristen McIntosh and $1.251 million for Lia McIntosh, to be placed in a trust for her benefit.

The bill also stipulates that the compensation provided under this act, along with the amount already paid by the Department under Florida Statutes, will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to the incident. Additionally, it sets a limitation on attorney fees, stating that they may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The bill is supported by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and will take effect upon becoming law.