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HB 6505FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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Relief for H.H. from Department of Children and Families Negligence

Original title: Relief/H.H./Department of Children and Families

March 13, 2026

child welfareclaims billstate budgetlegal liabilityDepartment of Children and Families(claims bills)

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation addresses a specific case of state agency negligence, requiring a multi-million dollar from the General Revenue Fund to provide for the lifelong medical needs of a victim of severe abuse.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

H.H.

The individual receives the financial appropriation to cover lifelong medical and care costs.

Department of Children and Families

The agency is required to pay the appropriation from its funds in the State Treasury.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes a $14.9 million payment to H.H. to compensate for permanent, life-threatening injuries sustained due to the Department of Children and Families' failure to properly investigate child abuse reports. The funds are intended to cover medical care and damages exceeding the state's standard legal liability limits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this bill necessary if a court already awarded damages?
The state has limits under s. 768.28, Florida Statutes, which capped the initial payout at $200,000. This bill is a '' designed to provide the remaining balance of the jury award.
What happens to the money if the bill passes?
The funds must be paid into an established specifically for H.H.'s care, and the state must cover all outstanding government liens related to her medical treatment.

Why It Matters

This legislation addresses a specific case of state agency negligence, requiring a multi-million dollar from the General Revenue Fund to provide for the lifelong medical needs of a victim of severe abuse.

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Sovereign Immunity Limitation

The document highlights the practical impact of sovereign immunity caps, where a $15 million jury award is reduced to $200,000 by statute, necessitating a separate legislative act for the remainder.

Department of Children and FamiliesH.H.

Connected Entities

personH.H.“The individual claimant seeking relief for injuries and damages.”Map →
otherGeneral Revenue Fund“The source of the $14.9 million appropriation.”Map →
personH.H.“The individual for whom the relief bill is intended.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Corrections“The agency that previously incarcerated H.H.'s stepfather.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Children and Families“The state agency found negligent in protecting H.H.”Map →
bill_numberHB 6505“The specific legislative vehicle for the relief claim.”Map →
date2026“The legislative session year for the bill.”Map →
personChief Financial Officer“The official directed to issue the payment warrant.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Children and Families“The state agency cited for negligence in the claim.”Map →
dollar_amount$14,926,640“The total appropriation amount requested for the relief claim.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy60
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