The bill is designed to provide financial relief to the Estate of Peniel Janvier following the tragic drowning of Mr. Janvier at the Scott Rakow Youth Center in Miami Beach due to alleged negligence by the city's lifeguards and personnel. The bill acknowledges the significant financial and emotional damages suffered by Mr. Janvier's parents as a result of their son's death. A settlement has been reached between the Estate and the City of Miami Beach, with the city agreeing to pay a total of $2 million, which includes an initial payment of $300,000 and an additional $1.7 million to be authorized by the Florida Legislature through this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions, such as the declaration of the facts stated in the preamble as true, the authorization for the City of Miami Beach to appropriate funds for the payment, and the stipulation that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that the Estate of Peniel Janvier receives the compensation deemed necessary for the damages incurred.