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FL H1609
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cyndi Stevenson
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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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