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FL S0030

CL

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,076,543.08 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate C.M.H. for injuries sustained due to negligence by the Department of Children and Families.

  • Requires remaining funds after attorney fees, lobbying fees, and costs to be placed into an irrevocable trust for C.M.H.'s exclusive use and benefit.

  • Limits attorney fees and lobbying fees relating to this claim to a maximum of 25 percent of the amount awarded.

  • Provides that the appropriation, combined with the $100,000 previously paid by the Division of Risk Management, constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the factual situation described in the bill.

  • Directs the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant for $5,076,543.08 on funds of the Department of Children and Families in the State Treasury.

Legislative Description

Relief of C.M.H. by the Department of Children and Families

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/17/2016
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/11/2016
Judiciary2/4/2016
Special Master On Claim Bills8/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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