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FL H0209

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Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ana Logan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires the initial 2013-2014 appropriation to include all funds expended from the trust since its inception through the date of the initial request.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits any attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, or other similar expenses relating to the claim from being awarded.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee10/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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