FL H6079

Removes provisions that deny temporary cash assistance benefits to individuals based solely on felony drug convictions, with an exception for drug trafficking convictions under section 893.135.

Requires individuals convicted of drug felonies to be satisfactorily meeting all temporary cash assistance program requirements, including substance abuse treatment, to remain eligible.

Eliminates the limitation on Florida's ability to opt out of federal provisions (Pub. L. No. 104-193, s. 115) that would otherwise eliminate eligibility for temporary cash assistance and food assistance for controlled substance felony convictions.

Effective date is July 1, 2022.