This bill proposes financial relief for L.P., a minor, due to injuries and damages sustained as a result of negligence by employees and caseworkers of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill acknowledges the circumstances surrounding L.P.'s case, including a wellness check that failed to identify the mother's mental health issues, leading to a life-threatening incident where L.P. was stabbed by her mother. Following a jury trial, DCF was found negligent, resulting in a judgment of $28 million in damages for L.P., which has not been fully compensated due to statutory caps on liability.

To address this, the bill includes several key provisions: it appropriates $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to DCF for L.P.'s relief, directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for this amount to a special needs trust for L.P., and establishes that the compensation provided is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the incident. Additionally, it sets a limit on attorney fees and related expenses to 25% of the total amount awarded. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law.