This bill provides for the relief of L.E., a child who suffered severe injuries and damages due to the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill appropriates $3.8 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.E. for the injuries sustained as a result of DCF's failure to protect her from abuse and neglect. The bill acknowledges the department's duty to ensure child safety and outlines the circumstances leading to L.E.'s catastrophic injuries, including a history of abuse and neglect by her parents, which ultimately resulted in her being diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and other serious health issues.

The bill includes several key provisions: it declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true, directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for the payment to an irrevocable trust for L.E.'s benefit, and establishes that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive resolution for L.E.'s claims against the department, ensuring that the compensation serves as the sole remedy for all present and future claims arising from the circumstances described. The act will take effect upon becoming law.