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 leading to the incident and recognizes the moral obligation of the legislature to provide compensation for Hernandez's injuries and damages.

The bill appropriates $5 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for Hernandez's relief and directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for this amount. It also states the intent of the legislature to waive any lien interests held by the state related to Hernandez's treatment and care. Furthermore, it establishes that the total amount awarded is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the incident, with a cap on attorney fees not exceeding 25% of the awarded amount. The act will take effect upon becoming law.