HB 1191 Summary

• Creates a tax credit for farmers donating agricultural commodities to charitable organizations equal to 30 percent of fair market value, with a maximum annual credit of $5,000 and unused amounts carried forward up to 5 years.

• Establishes a state goal that by 2030, 15 percent of food commodities purchased by state agencies, universities, and colleges will be grown or produced in Florida, with preference given to in-state products if prices are not more than 10 percent higher.

• Requires schools where 80 percent or more of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals to implement universal free breakfast and lunch programs starting June 1, 2022, unless the sponsor declines after considering public testimony.

• Creates four new programs: Agricultural Surplus Purchase Program ($7 million), Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program ($1.25 million), Healthy Food Access Pilot Program ($700,000), and Produce Prescription Pilot Program ($800,000), all within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

• Directs the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food and appropriates $2,756,801 for breakfast meal reimbursements; effective July 1, 2021.