This bill provides for the financial relief of the Estate of M.N. due to the negligence of the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO), which resulted in M.N.'s injuries and subsequent death. The bill acknowledges the tragic circumstances surrounding M.N.'s case, including multiple unexplained injuries while in the care of her mother, Ms. Walsh, and the failure of the BSO to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations of abuse. The BSO admitted negligence during a trial, leading to a jury award of $4.5 million to M.N.'s father, Mr. Nevarez, for his pain and suffering, with a significant portion attributed to the BSO's failure to ensure M.N.'s safety.

To address the financial judgment against the BSO, the bill authorizes the BSO to appropriate $2,588,258.50 to be paid to the Estate of M.N. as compensation for the injuries and damages sustained. It also establishes that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the act. The bill includes a declaration that the facts stated in the preamble are true and specifies that the compensation provided is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the situation described. The act will take effect upon becoming law.