The bill is designed to provide financial relief to Michael Barnett, who is the natural parent and legal guardian of R.B., following a tragic incident in September 2010 where Patrick Dell fatally shot his estranged wife and her children. The bill acknowledges the failures of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in responding to prior incidents of domestic violence involving Mr. Dell, which ultimately led to the injuries and damages sustained by Barnett and R.B. The bill includes a settlement agreement where Barnett and R.B. will receive a total of $160,000, while a consent final judgment has been entered against the DCF for $296,400.

Key provisions of the bill include the appropriation of $296,400 from the General Revenue Fund to the DCF for the relief of Barnett and R.B., and the stipulation that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total awarded. The bill also declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true and directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for the payment. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.