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 includes costs for medical treatment and psychological counseling.

To address this judgment, the bill appropriates $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to DCF for L.P.'s relief. It directs the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant for this amount to a special needs trust for L.P.'s benefit. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the total compensation provided under this act, along with the amount already paid by DCF, will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to L.P.'s injuries. It also limits attorney fees and related expenses to a maximum of 25% of the total amount awarded.