The bill proposes financial relief for L.P., a minor, due to injuries sustained from the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) employees and caseworkers. It includes an appropriation of $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.P. for damages resulting from a serious incident where her mother, who was not properly assessed by DCF, attempted to murder her. The bill acknowledges the jury's findings of negligence and the subsequent judgment that affirmed the damages owed to L.P., which include significant medical costs and psychological impacts.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a special needs trust for L.P. to ensure the funds are used exclusively for her benefit, and a limitation on attorney fees related to this claim, capping them at 25% of the total amount awarded. The bill also declares the facts stated in its preamble to be true, reinforcing the basis for the compensation. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.