This bill proposes the appropriation of $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Families for the relief of C.C., a child who suffered severe injuries due to the department's negligence. C.C. was born addicted to methadone, resulting from his mother Anna Highland's drug abuse during pregnancy. Despite multiple reports of child abuse and drug use by Ms. Highland, the department allowed C.C. to be released into her care after birth, leading to a series of severe health issues for the child, including anoxic brain injury and other permanent impairments. The bill acknowledges the state's obligation to compensate C.C. for the damages incurred due to the department's failure to protect him.

The bill includes several key provisions: it declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true, appropriates the funds for C.C.'s benefit, and directs the Chief Financial Officer to manage the disbursement of these funds to an irrevocable trust for C.C.'s exclusive use. Additionally, it stipulates that the trust will cover attorney fees and related expenses, with a cap of 25% on the total amount awarded for such costs. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.