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FL H1609

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cyndi Stevenson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Florida State Maternity Housing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide housing for pregnant women and families experiencing homelessness during the prenatal period, regardless of age or marital status
  • Approved participants may reside in an alternative living arrangement for up to 8 months, including a maximum of 6 weeks of postpartum care
  • Grant funds may cover housing costs, services promoting economic independence and positive health outcomes, staffing and provider reimbursements, and administrative costs capped at 5% of total grant funds
  • Total grants awarded may not exceed the funding specifically appropriated by the Legislature for the program
  • Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules including eligibility criteria with a sliding fee scale, application requirements, and guidelines for assessing and approving authorized living arrangements, effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Pregnancy Support Services

Last Action

Died in Health & Human Services Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services1/29/2024
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee1/24/2024
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/13/2024

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