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 authorizes the BSO to appropriate $2,588,258.50 to compensate the estate for damages sustained. It also includes a declaration that all facts stated in the preamble are true and establishes that government liens, including Medicaid liens related to M.N.'s treatment, will be waived and paid by the state. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded.

The context of the bill stems from a tragic case where M.N. suffered multiple unexplained injuries while under the care of her mother, Ms. Walsh, and Mr. Santos. Despite evidence of abuse, the BSO failed to conduct a thorough investigation, leading to M.N.'s life-threatening injuries and eventual death. The court found the BSO negligent and awarded Mr. Nevarez, M.N.'s father, $4.5 million, with a significant portion attributed to the BSO's failure to protect M.N. The bill aims to ensure that the estate receives the compensation awarded by the court while addressing the limitations on attorney fees and the handling of government liens.