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, the acknowledgment of the state's imperfect justice system, and the recognition of Hernandez's need for relief due to the Department of Corrections' negligence.

To address these issues, the bill appropriates $5 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate Hernandez for his injuries and damages. 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 that the compensation provided is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the incident. The act will take effect upon becoming law.