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FL H0209
CL
Status
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ana Logan
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Children and Family Services to include in its annual legislative budget requests starting in fiscal year 2013-2014 an appropriation not to exceed $180,000 to replenish Angela Sozzani's special needs trust for placement costs and medical care not covered by Medicaid.
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Requires the initial 2013-2014 appropriation to include all funds expended from the trust since its inception through the date of the initial request.
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Authorizes the department to seek appropriations exceeding the $180,000 limit in extraordinary circumstances to replenish the trust for medical care and treatment costs not funded by Medicaid.
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Prohibits any attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, or other similar expenses relating to the claim from being awarded.
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Provides relief for Angela Sozzani, a disabled person injured in a near-drowning incident on April 17, 2002, while in the custody of a Department of Children and Family Services-licensed foster home.
Legislative Description
Relief/Angela Sozzani/DCFS
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/9/2012