The bill is designed to provide financial relief to Jose Correa, who sustained severe injuries, including a below-knee amputation, due to the negligence of a Miami-Dade County bus driver. The incident occurred on December 16, 2021, when Mr. Correa was lawfully crossing the street in a marked crosswalk and was struck by the bus. Following a lawsuit filed by Mr. Correa, a settlement agreement was reached between him and Miami-Dade County for a total of $4.3 million, of which $200,000 will be paid by the county, with the remaining $4.1 million contingent upon the passage of this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions: it affirms the facts stated in the preamble as true, authorizes Miami-Dade County to appropriate $4.1 million for Mr. Correa's compensation, and establishes that the total amount paid will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to the incident. Additionally, it stipulates that attorney and lobbying fees associated with this claim cannot exceed 25% of the total amount awarded. The act will take effect upon becoming law.