This bill seeks to provide financial relief to Maury Hernandez, a former Broward County Sheriff's Deputy, who sustained severe injuries as a result of a shooting incident linked to the Department of Corrections' failure to enforce probation laws. The bill acknowledges that the state's justice system did not adequately address the circumstances surrounding Hernandez's injuries, which were caused by a probationer, David Maldonado, who had multiple violations that went unreported by his probation officers. The bill includes a declaration of the facts surrounding the case, recognizing the Department of Corrections' negligence in failing to act on Maldonado's violations, which ultimately led to the shooting of Deputy Hernandez.

To compensate for the injuries and damages incurred, the bill appropriates $5 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for Hernandez's relief. It also stipulates that any liens held by the state related to Hernandez's treatment be waived and limits attorney fees to a maximum of 25% of the awarded amount. The bill emphasizes the moral obligation of the legislature to provide this compensation due to the unique and tragic circumstances of the case, including Hernandez's permanent disabilities and the significant economic damages he has suffered.