SB 762 Summary

• Removes the provision that denied temporary cash assistance and food assistance benefits to individuals convicted of felony drug trafficking under Florida statute 893.135
• Eliminates the requirement that drug felony convictions result in automatic benefit denial, allowing individuals to remain eligible if they meet program requirements including substance abuse treatment
• Removes state limitations on opting out of federal provisions in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. No. 104-193, section 115) regarding controlled substance felony convictions
• Effective date: July 1, 2022